VESTIGE COLOSTRUM^ Colostrum is literally ‘nature's first food’. It is the pre-milk fluid that all female mammals give to their newborns in the first few days following the birth. It is a mixture of vital immune and growth factors required by the baby for protection against diseases. Colostrum also assists with the development of the newborn into a strong and healthy adult. Bovine Colostrum (Gau Piyush) is the initial lacteal secretion produced by the mammary gland of a mother cow before the production of milk. Only Colostrum collected within 0-6 hours after the birth of a calf maintains a balance between immunological and body regulating active proteins and is known as Bovine Colostrum. What is Colostrum? It contains many beneficial substances. The most important of these substances are: immunoglobins, lactoferrin, proline-rich polypeptide, cytokines and vitamins. Bovine Colostrum is very similar to whey protein's efficiency ratio. Furthermore, it is low in fat. Bovine Colostrum has been known for its role in improving strength and power outputs in case of athletes and fitness enthusiasts. It is also known for its naturally high levels of insulin like growth factors, specifically IGF-1 (insulin growth factor-1). • In Ayurveda, it is known as Balvardak. Bovine Colostrum helps in the maintenance of cellular tissues and strengthens the immune system. • It provides energy to the body and might help in restoration of skin elasticity. • Bovine Colostrum promotes good health and longevity. BENEFITS OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS 31
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