Colostrum Part 1: What is Colostrum

It is the pre-milk fluid that all female mammals give their newborn baby in the first few days after birth.
Colostrum is a highly complex cocktail of vital immune and growth factors that a baby needs to protect itself against the diseases it will e exposed to, and assists with the development of the newborn into a strong and healthy adult.

Human babies acquire their immunity in the womb prior to birth, receiving immune factors via placenta.
Breast feeding then provides the additional protection, which explains why breast-fed babies are generally healthier than those that are bottle fed.( So bf your babies, mommies!! :) )

Cows must provide all of the immune and growth factors to their calves in the colostrum as they do not receive any while in the womb.
it is not surprising therefore that a cow's colostrum contains up to 20 times more immune factors than does human colostrum.

Because colostrum is non-species specific, it can significantly benefit all other mammals, including humans.

For centuries the colostrum taken from animals has been consumed by children and adults.
People in India have used it as a traditional remedy for thousands of years. Research over the past 2 decades has proven that bovine (cow) colostrum is one of the most effective nutritional supplements available for supporting the immune system. It is also renowned for aiding tissue repair.

A complex substance, colostrum has many components, all of which have specific purposes and actions. Together they create a new 'super food' which can be used by just about anyone.