WHAT IS COLOSTRUM POWDER GOOD FOR?

SUPER NUTRITIOUS

Colostrum, especially extracted from bovine sources, is richly nutritious. It’s a big storehouse of essential proteins, carbs, good fats, magnesium, vitamins (A, B, C, and E). This nutrient quantity in colostrum is way higher than the regular milk and human colostrum. Following are the protein compounds present in it are:

• Lactoferrin. This protein enhances our immune responses to various infection-causing agents like bacteria and viruses.
• Growth factors. These are hormones that play a vital role in stimulating the growth of our body. 
• Antibodies. These are proteins that are also called immunoglobulins and help in strengthening our immune system to fight against various bacteria and viruses.

HEALTH BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH COLOSTRUM

HELPS IN BOOST IMMUNITY
Bovine colostrum plays a vital role in strengthening our immunity and helping our body to fight antigens (disease-causing agents). This benefit of colostrum is actually due to its high concentration of the antibodies like IgA & IgG present in it. Research suggests that the supplement made from colostrum very effectively boosts immunity, especially in athletes.

A 12-week study done on 35 distance runners (adults) has proven that daily consumption of bovine colostrum supplement increases the IgA antibodies amount in saliva by 79% in comparison to baseline levels. Such a rise in IgA levels provides enhanced immunity and ability to fight infections, especially of upper respiratory tract infections.

Another study done on cyclists suggests that around 10 grams of bovine colostrum daily for at least 5 weeks can potentially help in preventing postexercise diminishing of immune cells and risk of respiratory infections in comparison to a placebo.

HELPS DIARRHEA PREVENTION
The bovine colostrum compounds like lactoferrin and antibodies lower the risk of diarrhea associated with certain bacterial or viral infections. A study in 87 adults who frequently experience diarrhea associated with HIV, suggests that consuming around 100 grams of bovine colostrum daily with conventional anti-diarrheal medications can suppress stool frequency by 21% more than conventional medications when taken solely.

However, such colostrum supplementation can also help in fighting infection caused by Shigella dysenteriae bacteria and Escherichia coli (E. coli) also.

HELPS IN ENHANCING GUT HEALTH
Bovine colostrum supplements may help in strengthening your gut by minimizing infections of the digestive tract very effectively. According to various studies, it helps in stimulating the growth of intestinal cells, thereby strengthening the gut muscles. Furthermore, it helps in preventing poor intestinal permeability due to which one can suffer frequent gut issues.
These benefits are likely because of growth factors and lactoferrin present in colostrum.
Another study suggests that colostrum preparations can also help in managing colitis (inflammation of colon lining).

SUMMARY

Both human, as well as animal studies, have brought out the fact that colostrum, especially the bovine one can enhance immunity, gut health, and diarrhea prevention. Moreover, its infection fighting ability can also help in staying free from acne and skin infections, thereby adding glow to the skin. Also, it's good fat content helps in losing body weight in a healthy manner. However, a lot more research is required to better understand and explore the health benefits associated with the intake of bovine colostrum supplements on the health of humans.