What makes New Zealand Colostrum so beneficial?

There are over 90 known components in. The primary components, divided into two classes, are immune factors and growth factors. Colostrum also contains a precise balance of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. All of these factors work together in perfect synergy to restore and maintain health.

Colostrum’s Immune Factors

Immune Factors in colostrum have been shown to help the body inhibit the binding of pathogenic invaders to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Each factor plays a specific role in our body’s defense against these attackers. In addition, colostrum contains over 20 antibodies to specific pathogens including E coli, salmonella, rotavirus, candida, streptococcus, staphylococcus, H pylori, and cryptosporidia.

In addition to immunoglobulins, medical studies show that PRP in colostrum supports an underactive immune system. PRP also helps balance an overactive immune system present in autoimmune conditions.

Colostrum’s Growth Factors

Growth Factors help build and restore bone, muscle, nerve tissue, connective tissue, skin and cartilage. These factors have also been shown to help increase lean muscle, help the body burn fat for fuel, and assist in wound repair. Growth factors have also been shown to help slow the signs of aging! Colostrum's growth factors may:

• Affect the brain’s mood regulating chemicals to brighten our moods. (serotonin & dopamine)
• Assist in regeneration and improve normal growth of aged or injured muscle, bone, cartilage, skin collagen and nerve tissue.
• Help burn fat for fuel instead of muscle tissue in times of fasting (diet), and build & retain lean muscle (non-diet).
• Assist the internal regulation of the brain's "feel-good" chemicals, supporting alertness and better concentration.
• Help maintain normal blood sugar levels.
• Support skin repair when applied topically
• Restore our body’s precious RNA and DNA.

Other Beneficial Components

Vitamins and Minerals are nutrients that are essential for normal metabolism, growth and development. They act as coenzymes, enabling chemical process to take place throughout the body. Vitamins and minerals are indispensable for the maintenance of health. Amino Acids are the building blocks of proteins. They are required for growth and development. Amino acids are divided into essential (not produced by the body) and nonessential (can be produced by the body).

Known Components of Colostrum

Immune Factors, Immunoglobulins, Antibodies

• IgG – Neutralizes toxins and other harmful pathogenic invaders
• IgM – Helps control antibody response
• IgD – Helps support health of newborns
  IgE – Involved in regulating allergic response
• IgA – Helps inhibit the binding of pathogens to surfaces
• Secretory IgA (SigA) – Found in mucous membranes, Helps inhibit the binding of pathogens to surfaces
• IgA Specific Helper – Stimulates the production of IgA
• Lactoferrin – Powerful antioxidant, robs pathogens of the iron they need to proliferate
• Transferrin – Binds and transports iron
• Glycoproteins: - (Including Protease and Trypsin Inhibitors) Protect components from destruction by stomach acids
• Lactalbumin – Raises brain serotonin levels, improves mood under stress
• Multimeric a-Lactalbumin – Shown to cause certain cancer cells to create selective suicide (apoptosis)
• Cytokines – (Including Interleukins, Interferon Y, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF), and Lymphokines) Stimulates death of some tumors, increase T-cell activity, responsible for regulation and intensity of immune response, stimulate production of immunoglobulins
• Proline-Rich Polypeptide (PRP) – Regulates the activity of the immune system
• Lysozymes – Helps keep pathogens from binding to surfaces both internally and externally
• Gamma Globulin – Helps ward off pathogens
• B Lactoglobulin – Antibody, protein
• Complement 3 & 4 (C3 & C4) – Proteins that activate the complement of the immune system
• Kappa Casein – Glycoprotein that helps protect against H. pylori. (helicobacter pylori)
• Alpha 2-AP glycoprotein
• Alpha 1- antitrypsin – Inhibitor of trypsin
• Alpha 2- macroglobulin – Function as hormonal transporters
• Orosomucoids – Alpha-1 protein in plasma
• Prealbumin – Precursor to albumin
• Albumin – Contains essential amino acids
• Oligosaccharides – Complex carbohydrates, help support healthy lung function
• Non Specific Inhibitors (NSI’s) – Factors that inhibit a wide range of respiratory problems

Growth Factors

• Epithelial Growth Factor (EGF) – Helps protect and maintain the skin
• Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF) – Enhances wound healing and tissue repair
• Insulin-like Growth Factor I (IGF-I) – Increases lean muscle mass, helps repair DNA and RNA, anti-aging, helps maintian normal blood-sugar and cholesterol levels
• Insulin-like Growth Factor II (IGF-II) – Affects how the body uses fat and protein
• Growth Hormone (GH) – Regulates growth, decreases signs of aging
• Transforming Growth Factor - a (TGF- a) – Assists in formation and repair of connective tissue, bone and cartilage
• Transforming Growth Factor - b (TGF - b) – Helps repair tissue, supports growth of the lining of the gut. Shown to produce cell destruction in certain human cancers.
• Platelet-Derived Growth Factor (PDGF) – Stimulates growth of connective tissue, plays a role in wound repair and helps with cell division and neuron survival and regeneration
• Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) – Stimulates release of follicle-stimulating hormone, and gonadotropic substances
• Prolactin – Similar to Growth Hormone
• Insulin – Responsible for proper metabolism of blood sugar
• Sulfur – An important building block of proteins

Vitamins and Other Nutrients

• Vitamin B6 – Produces serotonin, utilization of amino acids
• Vitamin B12 – Normal development of red blood cells
• Vitamin E – Antioxidant, supports wound repair and immune function
• Vitamin A (from carotene) – Resistance to pathogenic invasion, maintains cell integrity
• Vitamin C – Antioxidant, immune system support
• Thiamin (Vitamin B1) – Metabolism of carbohydrates, energy
• Folic Acid – Cell replication and tissue growth
• Pantothenic Acid – Metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and protein
• Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) – Energy production, tissue repair, healthy eyes
• Beta-carotene - Antioxidant
• Glycoconjugates – Carbohydrates that link to lipids and proteins
• Glycogen – Converts into glucose when needed by tissues
• Retinoic Acid – Metabolite of Vitamin A, used in treatment of acn

Minerals

• Calcium – Maintains strong, healthy bones, activates enzymes
• Chromium – Glucose metabolism disorders, body fat reduction
• Iron – Oxygen transport and storage, energy, immune support
• Magnesium – Muscle relaxation, assists with normal brain function
• Phosphorus – Strengthens bones and teeth
• Potassium – helps maintain normal blood pressure, maintains fluid balance in cells
• Sodium – Cell membrane integrity, plays important role in nerve function
• Zinc – Synthesis of DNA and RNA, activates Vitamin A

Essential Amino Acids

• Isoleucine – Assists in muscle development & repair, helps regulate blood sugar
• Leucine – Involved in muscle repair, wound healing and hormone production
• Histidine – Involved in growth and tissue repair
• Methionine – Antioxidant, collagen synthesis, helps support healthy cardiovascular function
• Lysine – Aids in calcium absorption, helps regulate antibody and enzyme production
• Threonine – Stimulates antibody production
• Phenylalanine – Assists neurotransmitter function, increases “feel good” chemicals in brain
• Valine – Regulates energy, aids growth and repair of muscle tissue
• Tryptophan – Stimulates niacin production, precursor for serotonin

Nonessential Amino Acids

• Arginine – Stimulates GH, immune function, promotes wound repair and muscle growth
• Cystine – An antioxidant involved in collagen synthesis
• Glutanic Acid – Helps transport potassium to the brain, implicated in neurological conditions
• Alanine – Involved in glucose metabolism
• Tyrosine – Regulate mood, may improve memory, appetite suppressant
• Glycine – Helps decrease muscle wasting, aids in glycogen storage
• Proline – Aids in wound repair and collagen synthesis
• Aspartic Acid – Helps synthesis of DNA, RNA, Ig and antibodies, involved in energy metabolism
• Serine – Involved in fat metabolism and muscle growth, noted moisturizer

Additional Factors Found in Colostrum