Pregnancy and Related topics-Colostrum

COLOSTRUM

Colostrum is the first food that is given by the mother to her baby. It is produced during the first 72 hours after delivery. It contains all the vital ingredients necessary for the healthy growth of the baby. It protects the baby from various diseases caused by viruses and bacteria, fungi, allergens,toxins and parasites which stalk a weakened host.

Colostrum offers protection against autoimmune diseases, heart disease, alzheimersdisease, cancer, HIV and AIDS. It stimulates normal growth, and repairs damaged cells. Italso helps build lean muscle, balances blood sugar and maintains normal blood glucose levels in the baby. Serontin levels are increased and mental alertness is enhanced. It is inimical to harmful intestinal organisms and ensures a healthy intestinal flora.

The immune factors found in colostrum can be transferred from one species to another.The nearest substitute to human colostrum is bovine colostrum. Colostrum maintains the homeostatic balance in the body while steroids have the oposite action.Hence colostrum can be used as an alternative to steroids to contain inflammation.

It is the perfect food for the baby. It is low in fat, rich in carbohydrates, protein and antibodies.It has a high concentration of mutrients and in addition has a laxative action.

The benefits of colostrum cannot be underestimated. There are some who believe that colostrum is dangerous and must be expressed before feeding begins.This is a totally mistaken belief and those who reject it are denying the baby valuable food that can protect him from the innumerable diseases that stalk our species.