Colostrum is one of those things that is also best left to nature.

What is colostrum?

Colostrum is the first milk produced by mammals after giving birth. This early life nutrition is yellow in color — in fact, it is also known as “liquid gold” due to high beta-carotene content. It is high in protein and low in fat and sugar. It is filled with white blood cells that produce antibodies.

These antibodies strengthen the baby's immune system, protecting him or her from infection.

Colostrum is highly concentrated and is thicker than milk because it is packed with vitamins, minerals, and bioactive nutrients that help develop a healthy immune system and gastrointestinal tract (the gut). It is nutrient-dense even in tiny doses, so your baby's tummy does not need a lot of it in order to reap its benefits.

What kind of nutrients are in human colostrum?

Colostrum is rich in nutrients that protect and nourish your baby unlike anything else. It is made up of bioactive compounds like:

• Immunoglobulin A (an antibody)
• Lactoferrin (a protein that helps prevent infection)
• Leukocytes (white blood cells)
• Epidermal Growth factors (proteins that stimulate cell growth & regeneration)
• Vitamin A (plays a vital role in your baby's vision, skin and immune system)
• Magnesium (supports your baby’s heart and bones)
• What is bovine colostrum?
• Bovine colostrum is specifically from cows. Bovine colostrum has similar qualities to human colostrum, and can greatly benefit our health– again in small doses because it is so nutrient-dense. Like human babies, calves are not born with a fully developed immune system, so it’s vital that they get the colostrum they need to survive and thrive. Growth factors, immunoglobulins, bioactive proteins (such as proline-rich polypeptides), bovine milk oligosaccharides, antibodies, and more, are found to be especially abundant in bovine colostrum.

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