Some of what the Scientific Research Community is saying:

"We've reversed 10 to 20 years of the aging process ... fat diminished, muscle tissue increased". Dr. Daniel Rudman, New England Journal of Medicine July 1990

"Immunoglobulins from bovine Colostrum is effective in reducing & preventing (viral & bacterial) infections in immune deficient subjects." New England Journal of Medicine, July 1992

"Transforming Growth Factors A & B (TGF A & B) in bovine Colostrum were involved in normal cellular activities such as cell proliferation, and tissue repair. Also reported it promoted the synthesis and repair of DNA - the master code of the cell." Gann, 1984 Vol. 75, 109

"Bovine Colostrum contains high levels of growth factors that promote normal cell growth & DNA synthesis." Comparative Biochemical Physiology, 1989, Vol. 94A, No. 4 pp. 805-808

"Colostrum is found to contain numerous powerful, naturally occurring, antioxidants." Pediatric Research, Vol. 24, No.1 pp. 14-19

" Medical Research has shown that the most important immune and growth factors for humans can be provided from bovine Colostrum. Bovine Coostrum is actually 40 times richer in immune factors than human Colostrum and are identical to human growth factors. Doctors discovered that cows' colostrum contains special glycoproteins that are extremely effective at protecting the immune and growth factors in colostrum from destruction by adult human digestive enzymes.

WHAT IS COLOSTRUM ?

Colostrum (nature's perfect first food) is the pre-milk substance produced from the mother's breasts during the first 24 hours of lactation. Colostrum supplies immune and growth factors and a perfect combination of vitamins and minerals to insure the health, vitality and growth of the newborn.

WHY IS COLOSTRUM EXCEPTIONAL?

Experience has shown that Nature knows best in many cases of healing. Most degenerative diseases in the industrialized world are Lifestyle Diseases resulting from not being in harmony with the pace of a less mechanized and polluted world. The chronic diseases with which we are so familiar (e.g. diabetes, certain cancers, nervous conditions, digestive disorders, and cardiovascular problems) are often directly related to what we eat or don't eat, activities that promote illness, stress levels, chemicals, and more.

As we age, we notice it takes us a little longer to fight off a cold or flu, something aches, our energy and enthusiasm have lessened, our skin loses its elasticity and gravity takes its toll on our bodies. Our focus turns to health and anti aging products and knowledge. We each balance our own vitamins, minerals and herbs.. many times unaware of dangerous doses and combinations. We've looked everywhere for an answer. We've asked plants and minerals for something they're unable to provide because they don't have immune systems to produce immune factors and immunoglobulins and they don't have growth factors for muscle, skin and bone.. With killer bugs at our doorstep, we need to look to what was designed specifically for the survival of our species. Aging, illness and death occur with the loss of immune and growth factors in our bodies. Medical science has shown in hundreds of published reports worldwide that these can possibly be replaced in the human body....with bovine colostrum.

WHY DO WE NEED COLOSTRUM AS ADULTS?   

As we age, we notice it takes us a little longer to fight off a cold or flu, we become more vulnerable to disease, our energy and enthusiasm lessen, our skin loses its elasticity, we gain unwanted weight and lose muscle tone. After maturity, we gradually lose the immune and growth factors in our body. This impacts us to search for anti-aging and health products and knowledge. We've looked to plants and minerals for an answer, isolating and mega dosing on micro-nutrients (vitamins and minerals). Recently we've become more aware, thanks to the media, about the dangers of this hit and miss approach. With killer bugs at our doorstep, we need to look to what was designed specifically for the survival of our species. Aging, illness and death occur with the loss of immune and growth factors in our bodies. Medical science has shown in hundreds of published reports worldwide that these can possibly be replaced in the human body....with bovine colostrum.

Bovine colostrum is not new. In India, for thousands of years, Ayurvedic physicians and the spiritual leaders have documented the physical and spiritual health benefits from colostrum. It is dried and delivered by the milkman and is known for its healing and therapeutic ability. Scandinavian countries have been making a delicious colostrum pudding and dessert topped with honey, for hundreds of years, to celebrate the birth of calves and good health. It was used in the US as an early antibiotic that was in much favor until the discovery of penicillin and other antibiotics. In the late 18th Century, Western scientists began to study colostrum and document its benefits for survival, growth and development for the newborn. Today, there are of thousands published scientific and clinical studies of major health benefits associated with colostrum.

WHAT DOCTORS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT COLOSTRUM 

Colostrum has a virus antibody that acts against viral invaders. A wide range of antiviral factors were acknowledged to be present in colostrum. This research was done at the US Government's Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia. - Dr. E.L. Palmer, et. al.; Journal of Medical Virology

Colostrum contains Non Specific Inhibitors that inhibit a wide range of respiratory illness, notably Influenza viruses. Colostrum is specifically cited for its unique effectiveness against potentially deadly outbreaks of Asian Flu viruses that emerge from animal/human mutations. -Drs. Shortridge, et.al.; Journal of Tropical Pediatrics

Glycoproteins, in bovine colostrum, inhibit the attachment of the Helicobactor Pylori bacteria that cause stomach ulcers. Colostrum contains significant amounts of Interlukin-10 (a strong inflammation inhibitory agent), found significant in reducing inflammation in arthritic joints and injury areas. -Dr. Olle Hernell, At the University of Ulmea, Sweden; Science

Colostrum and breast milk (from cows and humans) stimulates the newborn's immune system; as yet, unidentified proteins speed the maturation of cultured B Lymphocytes (type of white blood cell) and primes them for production of antibodies. -Dr. Michael Julius Of McGil University, Montreal; Science News

Human clinical study: Immune factors in cow colostrum, when taken orally, are effective against disease-causing organisms in the intestinal tract. Ingestion of bovine colostrum's immunoglobulins may be a new method of providing passive immunoprotection against a host of gut-associated disease causing antigens (viral and bacterial).-Dr. R. McClead, et. al.; Pediatrics Research

Studies with human volunteers found that the preservation of the biological activity of IgG (Immunoglobulin), in the digestive secretions of adults receiving bovine colostrum orally, indicates passive enteral (intestinal) immunization for the prevention and treatment of acute intestinal diseases. Dr. L.B. Khazenson; Microbial & Epidemial Immunobiology

Colostrum stimulates the lymphoid tissue providing benefits in aged or immunodeficient people. Nature has used the oral route for the development of the immune system since the origin of mammals (safe and effective). Oral administration of immunofactors is simple, inexpensive, free of side effects and may be vastly beneficial in veterinary and HUMAN medicine, to correct immunodeficiency. -Drs. Bocci, Bremen, Corradeschi, Luzzi and Paulesu; Journal Biology

Immunoglobulin from bovine colostrum effectively reduces and prevents viral and bacterial infections in immune deficient subjects: bone marrow recipients, premature babies, AIDS, etc. -New England Journal of Medicine

Researchers reported that colostrum stimulates maturation of B Lymphocytes (type of white blood cell) and primes them for production of antibodies, enhances growth and differentiation of white blood cells. Similar activity in cow and human colostrum can also activate Macrophages.-Dr. M. Julius, McGil University, Montreal: Science News

Immunoglobulin in colostrum has been used to successfully treat: Thrombocytopenia, Anemia, Neutropenia, Myasthenia Gravis, Guillain Barre Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, Systemic Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bulluos Pamphigoid, Kawasaki's Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Crohn's disease, among others. -Dr. Dwyer; New England Journal of Medicine

PRP, in bovine colostrum, has the same ability to regulate activity of the immune system as hormones of the Thymus gland. It activates an underactive immune system, helping it move into action against disease-causing organisms. PRP also suppresses an overactive immune system, such as is often seen in the autoimmune diseases. PRP is highly anti-inflammatory and also appears to act on T-cell precursors to produce helper T-cells and suppresser T-cells.-Drs. Staroscik, et. al., Molecular Immunology

PRP was found not to be species specific (transferable for human use). Turns white blood cells into functionally active T cells. Results were shown in treatment of auto-immune disorders and cancer. An important Immune modulator stimulates an underactive immune system and tones down an overactive one. -Drs. Janusz & Lisowski; Archives of Immunology

Bovine Colostrum contains TgF-B which has an important suppressive effect on cytoxic substances (anti-inflammatory). Inhibits cell growth of human Osteosarcoma (cancer) cells (75% inhibition). Mediator of fibrosis and angiogenesis (healing of heart muscle and blood vessels), ( Roberts et al., 1986), accelerates wound healing (Sporn et al.., 1983) and bone formation (Centrella et al., 1987). -Drs. Tokuyama and Tokuyama; Cancer Research Inst. Kanazawa Univ. Japan

Only Retinoic acids, found in colostrum, conferred protection and reduced colonization of the Herpes Virus. Although not a cure, Retinoic acids effectively reduce the Herpes Virus to levels (1/100 to 1/10,000 viruses remained active after treatment) where the body's immune system could fight off an outbreak.-Drs. Charles Isaacs, et. al.; Experimental Biology; Science

Growth factors in bovine colostrum were found to be very effective in promoting wound healing. Recommended for trauma and surgical healing. External and internal applications. -Drs. Sporn, et. al.; Science

IGF-1, found in colostrum, stimulates bone and muscle growth and nerve regeneration. Also found: topical administration to wounds resulted in more effective healing. -Drs. Skottner, Arrhenius-Nyberg, Kanje and Fryklund, Acta. Paediatric Scandinavia,  Sweden

High age is associated with reduced levels of growth hormones: GH and IgF-1. Induction of GH and IgF-1 increase body weight through muscle growth of aged subjects -Drs. Ullman, Sommerland & Skottner, Dept. of Pathology and Pharmacology, Univ. of Gothenburg, Sahlgren Hospital & HabiVitrum AB, Stockholm, Sweden

Bovine colostrum contains high levels of growth factors that promote normal cell growth and DNA synthesis. -Drs. Oda, Shinnichi, et. al.; Comparative Biochemical Physiology

The failure of chronic wounds to heal is a major medical problem. Drs. suggest that an important role for growth factors is in promoting wound healing. Accelerated healing is possible for treatment with trauma and surgical wounds.-Drs. Bhora, et. al.; Journal. Surg. Res

Cartilage Inducing Factor-A, found in colostrum, stimulates cartilage repair.-Drs. Seyedin, Thompson, Bentz, et. al.; Journal of Biological Chemistry

"Clinical studies show that IgE (Immunoglobulin), found in bovine colostrum, may be responsible for regulating allergic response."-Drs. Tortora, Funke & Cast; Microbiology

"Immunoglobulins (found in colostrum) are able to neutralize the most harmful bacteria, viruses, and yeasts. "-Dr. Per Brandtzaeg; Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

Reducing viral levels in the body and stimulating natural immune capabilities holds the most promise in helping our immune systems contain the HIV virus.-Drs. Nowa and McMichael; Scientific American

Colostrum contains Retinoic Acid which helps fight Herpes Virus. Also contains Glycoprotein (kappa casein) that protects against the bacteria that cause stomach ulcers.Dr. Raloff, Science News

Concentration of Lactoferrin and Transferrin in bovine colostrum found necessary to transport iron into blood. Highest concentrations of both substances were found in the first milking after birth.-Drs. Sanchez, et al, Biological Chemistry

WHAT IS IN ALPHA FACTOR COLOSTRUM?   

IMMUNE FACTORS: Medical and clinical studies show immune factors in colostrum fight Viruses, Bacteria, Yeast, Fungus, Allergens and Toxins.

IMMUNOGLOBULINS: Have been shown to provide a superior defense in both treatment and prevention of viral infections.... bacteria and yeast. High quality Colstrum must be certified to contain a minimum of 16% immunoglobulins.

ANTIBODIES: Colostrum has been shown to contain specific antibodies that may help our body in its fight against specific diseases such as pneumonia, RVS, dysentery, candida, flu, and numerous other illnesses..

PRP (Proline-rich Polypeptide): Shown to possibly support and regulate the Thymus Gland (bodies' central command for the immune system)... may help calm an overactive immune system and stimulate an underactive immune system

LACTOFERRIN: A protein that has been shown to transport essential iron to our red blood cells and also keeps harmful bacteria and viruses from getting the iron they need to grow on.

GLYCOPROTEINS: (Protease inhibitors) A digestive factor that has been shown to help immune and growth factors survive the passage through the highly acidic digestive system.

LACTALBUMINS: Research indicates tremendous possibilities that Lactalbumins can be highly effective against numerous forms of cancer and viruses.

LACTOBACILLUS BIFIDUS ACIDOPHILUS: And other friendly flora necessary for the digestion of food and in the reduction of the growth of harmful bacterial in the digestive system. Shown to effectively combat candida albicans.

CYTOKINE'S: INTERLUKIN 1 & 6, INTERFERON Y AND LYMPHOKINES: Shown to stimulate the lymph gland and are thought to be highly effective antiviral immune.

GROWTH FACTORS: ANTI-AGING/HEALING Medical studies have shown the vital growth factors IgF-1 AND TgF A & B and nucleotides from bovine colostrum to be identical to human in composition. Further, it has been shown that they can help stimulate normal growth, regeneration and accelerated repair of aged, or injured muscle, skin collagen, bone, cartilage and nerve tissues. Helps stimulate the body to burn fat for fuel instead of the body's own muscle tissue in times of fasting (diet). Helps BUILD LEAN MUSCLE. Helps provide the raw materials to repair vital DNA and RNA in the bodies' cells. Can help balance blood sugars (non insulin diabetics and hypoglycemia). Can be an effective topical application for burns, injuries and skin rejuvenation.

VITAMINS AND MINERALS: Colostrum is not a supplement... it is the whole food for the newborn... its combination of vitamins and minerals are naturally occurring and in perfect combination.

HOW SAFE IS COLOSTRUM?:According to Dr. Robert Preston, with the International Institute of Nutritional Research: Colostrum is safe "in fact, it is so harmless, it has been prepared by nature as the first food for infants. It would be hard to imagine any nutritional substance more natural or beneficial." Through hundreds of years of human use, there have been no reported or known contradictions, side effects or allergies with bovine colostrum. Those with lactose intolerance should have no problem consuming Bovine Colostrum.