Comments on: colostrum? http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/27/colostrum/ Eczema, dermatitis, acne, psoriasis, dry skin, skleroderma and other skin disorders. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:31:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: elicia140 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/27/colostrum/#comment-12663 elicia140 Thu, 06 Apr 2006 04:26:00 +0000 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/27/colostrum/#comment-12663 thanks for the info... thanks for the info…

]]> By: Colton Gillian http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/27/colostrum/#comment-12650 Colton Gillian Sat, 01 Apr 2006 16:48:13 +0000 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/27/colostrum/#comment-12650 Since Colostrum is 'pre-milk' and not milk, so I guess it depends on what your specific allergy to milk is as to whether you would have a problem, although one site I found said this: Bovine colostrum is contraindicated in those with hypersensitivity to any component of bovine colostrum-containing products. Here's some other specifics from: Colostrum is the pre-milk fluid produced from the mother's mammary glands during the first few days after birth. Bovine colostrum is derived from cows. Colostrum is a rich source of antibodies, growth factors and nutrients for the suckling neonate and may provide passive immunity to the newborn against various infectious microorganisms, particularly those that affect the gastrointestinal tract. It may also have other health benefits. <!--more--> The protein content of bovine colostrum is three to four times higherâ€"up to 150 grams per liter compared to 30 to 40 grams per literâ€"than it is in regular cow's milk. The greater part of this protein is comprised of whey proteins (see Whey Proteins). Immunoglobulins, mainly IgG, make up about 75% of the whey proteins. Other substances found in bovine colostrum include casein, lactoferrin, alpha-lactalbumin, beta-lactoglobulin, and the growth factors insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), insulin-like growth factor-2 (IGF-2), transforming growth factor beta (TGFbeta) and epidermal growth factor (EGF). In addition, bovine colostrum contains vitamins, minerals, lipids and lactose. Bovine colostrum may also contain colostrinin, also known as proline-rich polypeptide (PRP), a substance found in ovine (sheep) colostrum. Bovine colostrum is marketed in several forms. Bovine colostrum prepared by microfiltration is mainly composed of whey proteins and their associated immunoglobulins and the growth factors IGF-1, IGF-2, TGFbeta and EGF. Substances such as lactose, fats, casein and lactalbumin are significantly reduced in microfiltered bovine colostrum. Hyperimmune bovine colostrum is rich in immunoglobulins of the IgG type, which are protective against such infectious microorganisms as Cryptosporidium parvum (a major cause of AIDS-associated diarrhea), diarrheogenic Escherichia coli strains, Shigella flexneri, Clostridium difficile, and rotavirus, the most common cause of severe diarrhea in young children. Hyperimmune bovine colostrum is prepared from cows previously immunized with specific antigens. Hyperimmune bovine colostrum IgG concentrate is an orphan drug for the treatment of diarrhea in AIDS patients caused by infection with Cryptosporidium parvum. Hyperimmune bovine colostrum may have antimicrobial activity based on the ability of specific immunoglobulins of the IgG type to react with bacterial, viral and other microbiological antigens in the gut. Bovine colostrum contains a few immunostimulatory substances, including lactoferrin. It may also contain colostrinin or proline-rich polypeptide (PRP), another possible immunomodulatory substance. The combination of specific, as well as nonspecific, IgGs and such immunomodulatory factors as lactoferrin and PRP may afford general antimicrobial protection of the gastrointestinal tract. > I thought I might get "negative" feedback when it came to mentioning cow's > milk. Since Colostrum is ‘pre-milk’ and not milk, so I guess it depends on
what your specific allergy to milk is as to whether you would have a
problem, although one site I found said this: Bovine colostrum is
contraindicated in those with hypersensitivity to any component of
bovine colostrum-containing products.

Here’s some other specifics from:

Colostrum is the pre-milk fluid produced from the mother’s mammary
glands during the first few days after birth. Bovine colostrum is
derived from cows. Colostrum is a rich source of antibodies, growth
factors and nutrients for the suckling neonate and may provide passive
immunity to the newborn against various infectious microorganisms,
particularly those that affect the gastrointestinal tract. It may also
have other health benefits.

The protein content of bovine colostrum is three to four times
higherâ€"up to 150 grams per liter compared to 30 to 40 grams per
literâ€"than it is in regular cow’s milk.

The greater part of this protein is comprised of whey proteins (see
Whey Proteins). Immunoglobulins, mainly IgG, make up about 75% of the
whey proteins. Other substances found in bovine colostrum include
casein, lactoferrin, alpha-lactalbumin, beta-lactoglobulin, and the
growth factors insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), insulin-like
growth factor-2 (IGF-2), transforming growth factor beta (TGFbeta) and
epidermal growth factor (EGF). In addition, bovine colostrum contains
vitamins, minerals, lipids and lactose. Bovine colostrum may also
contain colostrinin, also known as proline-rich polypeptide (PRP), a
substance found in ovine (sheep) colostrum.

Bovine colostrum is marketed in several forms. Bovine colostrum
prepared by microfiltration is mainly composed of whey proteins and
their associated immunoglobulins and the growth factors IGF-1, IGF-2,
TGFbeta and EGF.

Substances such as lactose, fats, casein and lactalbumin are
significantly reduced in microfiltered bovine colostrum. Hyperimmune
bovine colostrum is rich in immunoglobulins of the IgG type, which are
protective against such infectious microorganisms as Cryptosporidium
parvum (a major cause of AIDS-associated diarrhea), diarrheogenic
Escherichia coli strains, Shigella flexneri, Clostridium difficile,
and rotavirus, the most common cause of severe diarrhea in young children.

Hyperimmune bovine colostrum is prepared from cows previously
immunized with specific antigens. Hyperimmune bovine colostrum IgG
concentrate is an orphan drug for the treatment of diarrhea in AIDS
patients caused by infection with Cryptosporidium parvum.

Hyperimmune bovine colostrum may have antimicrobial activity based on
the ability of specific immunoglobulins of the IgG type to react with
bacterial, viral and other microbiological antigens in the gut. Bovine
colostrum contains a few immunostimulatory substances, including
lactoferrin. It may also contain colostrinin or proline-rich
polypeptide (PRP), another possible immunomodulatory substance. The
combination of specific, as well as nonspecific, IgGs and such
immunomodulatory factors as lactoferrin and PRP may afford general
antimicrobial protection of the gastrointestinal tract.

> I thought I might get "negative" feedback when it came to mentioning
cow’s
> milk.

]]> By: Colton Gillian http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/27/colostrum/#comment-12649 Colton Gillian Fri, 31 Mar 2006 20:48:28 +0000 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/27/colostrum/#comment-12649 This was suggested for my son when he was little, and did seem to help his immune system. Colostrum has lots of important immune boosting stuff in it, and even though it's from a different species, it can still be beneficial. If only same-species products were helpful, we would all be cannibals :) Anyway, it comes in capsules, and is pretty gentle on the system. There are also some great herbal formulas for rebalancing your hormones after the birth of a baby, you might check with your local health food store's herbalist for some suggestions (just make sure they know you are breastfeeding!). This was suggested for my son when he was little, and did seem to help
his immune system. Colostrum has lots of important immune boosting
stuff in it, and even though it’s from a different species, it can
still be beneficial. If only same-species products were helpful, we
would all be cannibals :) Anyway, it comes in capsules, and is pretty
gentle on the system. There are also some great herbal formulas for
rebalancing your hormones after the birth of a baby, you might check
with your local health food store’s herbalist for some suggestions
(just make sure they know you are breastfeeding!).

]]> By: elicia140 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/27/colostrum/#comment-12645 elicia140 Tue, 28 Mar 2006 07:08:33 +0000 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/27/colostrum/#comment-12645 Just simply wanted to know if anyone has heard of or tried this. (bovine colostrum). I had to give up the breast feeding after having too many problems with it. But how would the colostrum benefit myself anyway? The consultant was telling me how it's beneficial for the baby with all the antibodies and lines the stomach to boost the immune system. I thought I might get "negative" feedback when it came to mentioning cow's milk. But I don't preach my beliefs on others that way. I've tried a very restrictive diet in the past, all natural products and no wheat or dairy, and I flared up worse than before! I expected a detox affect initially but after a year I had worse flare ups. I went back to eating whatever and am much better. I just think we are all different and what works for one will not necessarily work for others. Why does an entirely different species give us something we obviously feel we are lacking anyway? <!--more--> I am just curious, and perhaps I feel this taking 'like' produce from different species isn't a practical answer to our ever 'convenience' seeking expectations. I can't help thinking sometimes that by accepting different species milk etc. into our systems, we are actually lowering our own immune systems. Many apologies if this doesn't answer your questions. Take care, Joanne Just simply wanted to know if anyone has heard of or tried this. (bovine
colostrum). I had to give up the breast feeding after having too many problems
with it. But how would the colostrum benefit myself anyway? The consultant was
telling me how it’s beneficial for the baby with all the antibodies and lines
the stomach to boost the immune system.
I thought I might get "negative" feedback when it came to mentioning cow’s
milk. But I don’t preach my beliefs on others that way. I’ve tried a very
restrictive diet in the past, all natural products and no wheat or dairy, and I
flared up worse than before! I expected a detox affect initially but after a
year I had worse flare ups. I went back to eating whatever and am much better.
I just think we are all different and what works for one will not necessarily
work for others.

Why does an entirely different species give us something we obviously feel
we are lacking anyway?

I am just curious, and perhaps I feel this taking ‘like’ produce from
different species isn’t a practical answer to our ever ‘convenience’ seeking
expectations. I can’t help thinking sometimes that by accepting different
species milk etc. into our systems, we are actually lowering our own immune
systems.

Many apologies if this doesn’t answer your questions.

Take care,
Joanne

]]> By: Reed Tamatha http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/27/colostrum/#comment-12644 Reed Tamatha Mon, 27 Mar 2006 20:15:32 +0000 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/27/colostrum/#comment-12644 I have to say, I really like dairy and, given the option, I would eat a lot more of it. Cheese is a wonderful thing. Why are some people so holier-than-thou about this kind of thing? Surely, there's a moderate middle ground... K Why does an entirely different species give us something we obviously feel we are lacking anyway? I am just curious, and perhaps I feel this taking 'like' produce from different species isn't a practical answer to our ever 'convenience' seeking expectations. I can't help thinking sometimes that by accepting different species milk etc. into our systems, we are actually lowering our own immune <!--more--> systems. Many apologies if this doesn't answer your questions. SPONSORED LINKS Health and wellness Alternative medicine Health wellness product Health and wellness program Diet fitness health nutrition wellness Health promotion and wellness Visit your group "eczemapsoriasis" on the web. --------------------------------- I have to say, I really like dairy and, given the option, I would eat a lot more
of it. Cheese is a wonderful thing.

Why are some people so holier-than-thou about this kind of thing? Surely,
there’s a moderate middle ground…

K

Why does an entirely different species give us something we obviously feel
we are lacking anyway?

I am just curious, and perhaps I feel this taking ‘like’ produce from
different species isn’t a practical answer to our ever ‘convenience’ seeking
expectations. I can’t help thinking sometimes that by accepting different
species milk etc. into our systems, we are actually lowering our own immune

systems.

Many apologies if this doesn’t answer your questions.

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]]> By: Clara Chin http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/27/colostrum/#comment-12643 Clara Chin Mon, 27 Mar 2006 15:32:51 +0000 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/27/colostrum/#comment-12643 With respect, how should a cow's colostrum give you what you need? Surely, if you follow a good (preferably) organic diet, you will make enough for you and baby? Why does an entirely different species give us something we obviously feel we are lacking anyway? I am just curious, and perhaps I feel this taking 'like' produce from different species isn't a practical answer to our ever 'convenience' seeking expectations. I can't help thinking sometimes that by accepting different species milk etc. into our systems, we are actually lowering our own immune systems. Many apologies if this doesn't answer your questions. With respect, how should a cow’s colostrum give you what you need? Surely,
if you follow a good (preferably) organic diet, you will make enough for you
and baby?

Why does an entirely different species give us something we obviously feel
we are lacking anyway?

I am just curious, and perhaps I feel this taking ‘like’ produce from
different species isn’t a practical answer to our ever ‘convenience’ seeking
expectations. I can’t help thinking sometimes that by accepting different
species milk etc. into our systems, we are actually lowering our own immune
systems.

Many apologies if this doesn’t answer your questions.

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