We’ve been following the controversy over the powerful anabolic peptide compound, insulin-like growth factor-1, which is produced in the liver in response to growth hormone. Some highly respected medical experts have stated their belief in health magazines, books and in consumer alerts that high circulating levels of free IGF-1 in the human body contribute to cancer. IGF-1 is a marker for levels of growth hormone in the human body, and growth hormone has been shown to be a potent rejuvenating tool, whether used pharmaceutically or homeopathically. In addition, IGF-1 is a key component of the longevity superfood, colostrum.

According to Alfred E. Fox, Ph.D., one of the world’s leading experts on dairy products and IGF-1, there is no question that there is an increased circulating level of IGF-1 in patients with prostate, breast, colorectal, and lung cancers and some leukemias. But you have to go further into the studies
to unravel the mystery. You see, blaming IGF-1 for cancer might be a lot like blaming innocent bystanders to a robbery just because they are in the area.

The effects of IGF-1 on the cells, which include cell growth, survival and transforma tion, are mediated through its interaction with IGF-1 receptors on cell surfaces. Many additional regulating substances in both normal and disease processes further modulate the interaction of IGF-1 with its
receptors. Studies from the National Institutes of Health have shown that in malignant disease there are more than enough IGF-1 receptors on cell surfaces, but the ability of these receptors to interact with IGF-1 is significantly reduced. NIH research has also been able to demonstrate that the most
frequently mutated gene in human cancer, p53, lowers the ability of the IGF-1 receptors to bind IGF-1 and function. Says Fox, "The evidence shows that the IGF-1 seen in cancer is related to a cascade of events that began with an alteration of basic genetic information and culminated in an impaired
functioning of the IGF-1 receptors on the surface of the cells. In this case, since IGF-1 does not have operating, functional receptors to interact with, it naturally backs up in the circulation as a manifestation of the disease process." Indeed, it might even be that we have to bring the cell IGF-1
receptors back to functional health as part of the healing process. IGF-1 is clearly an innocent bystander, Dr. Fox explains.

True first-milking colostrum is a powerful immune health food that will benefit so many adults and children. First-milking colostrum is rich in immune antibodies that support our health against so many common pathogens that throughout the world it is considered a healthy natural part of the diet,
especially for rejuvenation. We especially like the strawberry chewable colostrum tablets from Anovite, which are the ones our own Healthy Living children prefer. These seem to be one of the keys to their strong immune health. The Doctors’ Prescription underlying cause for elevated levels of First-milking colostrum such as Anovite is a rich source of many health-promoting compouds. Only unadulterated, first-milking products without their
fat removed are likely to be rich in these immune, growth and metabolic factors. Some companies de-fat their colostrum products, not being sensitive
to the fact that fat is not only a carrier of the most biologically active components in colostrum but also that fat protects these compounds during
processing. Anovite is true first-milking colostrum —a whole food that is only minimally processed.

We have found health-conscious consumers get great results from this product. powder or pineapple lozenge, children tend to love
While adults can use colostrum as both a capsule, the strawberry chewable.