Bovine colostrum supplements continue to grow in popularity, particularly among athletes of all skill and experience levels. While the nutrient-rich supplement offers a wide range of potential benefits for nearly everyone, we wondered if bovine colostrum was especially beneficial for mid-level and professional athletes. To get to the bottom of things, we talked to Dr….
Manage Leaky Gut with Dietary Changes and Exercise
Leaky gut, or intestinal hyperpermeability of the gastrointestinal (GI) lining which otherwise separates waste in the bowels from the bloodstream. When the GI lining becomes more porous than normal, it results in large spaces between the cells (“tight junctions”) of the gut wall. When these spaces open, materials like bacteria, fungi, parasites, undigested food particles,…
Colostrum: The Alternative or Adjunct to Breastmilk
Bovine colostrum may provide the best substitute and/or complement to breastmilk for mothers who cannot breastfeed, have adopted a baby, or need to supplement their baby’s formula. Colostrum was designed by nature as the first food for infants and contains critical nutritional factors that help fortify a baby’s immune system and put him or her…
The Top 5 Anti-Aging Properties of Colostrum
Bovine colostrum contains many growth and immune factors that have been shown to help delay the effects associated with the aging process. The good news for consumers is that colostrum supplements are natural alternatives to many expensive, time-intensive, and painful anti-aging treatments. The most common signs of aging include loss of muscle mass, bone density, and skin…
Natural Remedies for Growing Pains
The condition known as ‘growing pains’ refers to soreness in a child’s legs. It causes throbbing or discomfort and generally occurs at night. In some instances, ‘growing pains’ cause a child to wake up from sleep. Natural Remedies for Growing Pains was last modified: January 13th, 2023 by Samantha Lander
Your Gut and Brain Connection May Govern How You Feel
Understanding the Gut-Brain Axis The gut-brain axis refers to a bidirectional connection between the gut and the central and enteric nervous systems. “Bidirectional” means that one can affect the other, and vice versa. It has been long known that mood issues are often associated with gastrointestinal issues, while clinical practice often shows a link between…
Why You Need Colostrum in Your Skincare Regime
Want to enjoy a healthy complexion and beautiful skin? Add bovine colostrum to a skincare regime, and you may be able to reduce the effects of aging on the skin and save money on skincare products. Many people spend hundreds or thousands of dollars annually on face moisturizers, eye creams, toners, and other skincare products….
Why Do Experts Recommend Bovine Colostrum?
Bovine colostrum, the milky fluid expressed by dairy cows in the first few days after giving birth, is a nutrient-rich substance that is packed with proteins, carbohydrates, and fats along with a variety of essential vitamins, minerals, immune-modulating components, and growth factors. Overall, these substances work synergistically to improve gut and immune health. Colostrum may…
Benefits of Bovine Colostrum for Athletes
Professional and amateur athletes often search for ways to improve their performance. Now, bovine colostrum offers an alternative to traditional athletic performance supplements, and it is available for athletes of all ages and skill levels – from weekend warriors to competitive professionals to athletes who compete on the world stage. Clinical studies have demonstrated various…
7 Natural Anti-Aging Remedies and Your Daily Nutrition
The human body is constantly aging. With every year, day, hour, and minute that passes, your cells grow older. While everyone understands what aging is, not many are sure why it happens, or at least what causes it at the cellular level. For a long time, scientists believed that aging was a result of cellular…