Boost your child’s immune system
THE World Health Organization (WHO) states that in South-East Asia, an estimated six children under the age of five die due to diarrhoea every five minutes. It kills more children than AIDS, malaria and measles combined.
Repeated episodes of diarrhoea may result in increased intestinal permeability, commonly referred to as “a leaky gut”.
It has been suggested that regular supplementation with colostrum can improve overall well-being by dramatically enhancing the assimilation of nutrients and creating a stronger defence system against diarrhoea.
Nature’s first food
Colostrum is nature’s first food for mammals. It is the only method by which infants develop passive immunity during the first 24 to 48 hours after birth, as colostrum is produced before breast milk.
Colostrum contains the highest concentration of immune and growth factors, along with other nutrients essential for growth, immune defence and overall development in infants and children.
It has been shown to be beneficial in the prevention and treatment of diarrhoea caused by the bacteria E. coli.
Benefits of colostrum
Studies suggest that factors such as growth and immune factors present in colostrum are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of gastrointestinal conditions, particularly acute diarrhoea, which often leads to excessive dehydration and death.
The European Journal of Pediatrics (1979) documented the reduction in episodes of diarrhoea among infants with E. coli infections after consumption of colostrum.
According to The Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (1999), colostrum is well tolerated and reduces the frequency of loose stools in children with E. coli-associated diarrhoea.
To date, scientific studies have proven that colostrum can help to improve gut health through the following mechanisms:
To repair
– Growth factors stimulate repair and healing of the infected gut.
– Immune factors (lactoferrin) act as anti-microbial agents that stimulate the growth of intestinal epithelial cells.
– In leaky gut syndrome, epithelial growth factors from colostrum stimulate the repair of intestinal membranes at the cellular level.
To protect
– Multiple peptides found in colostrum act synergistically to protect the gut.
– In leaky gut syndrome, antibodies, lactoferrin and other immune factors protect against damage from toxins.
To regulate
– Immune factors modulate immune development and inflammation responses, and reduces hyper-permeability of the gut.
– In leaky gut syndrome, antibodies like IgA, IgF and IgM, lactoferrin and other immune factors prevent the reproduction of the pathogens that cause infection.
Why bovine colostrum?
Bovine colostrum has up to 40 times more immune factors than human colostrum.
Besides that, only bovine colostrum contains certain glycoproteins and protease inhibitors that naturally protect these immune factors from being digested in the intestinal tract.
The protein content of bovine colostrum is three to four times higher than regular cow’s milk. The greater part of this protein consists of whey protein.
How to choose?
Good quality colostrum is derived from cows within 24 hours after calving, at which point the highest amount of effective substances is found.
Fat, casein, albumin and all impurities must be removed using a gentle manufacturing method. There should not be any chemical agents and preservatives added during preparation.
Protect your children
Kordel’s Kid’s Colostrum + Co-Factors contains high concentrations of IgG antibodies and lactoferrin to protect your children from infections.
Growth factors and galacto-oligosaccharides are important for the growth, healing and development of tissues and organs in children.
DHA, taurine and lecithin have been added for optimal brain and cognitive development.
Kordel’s Kid’s Colostrum + Co-Factors is produced according to stringent quality control measures. The processing is done according to the guidelines set by GMP, ISO 9001 and HACCP.
This article is brought to you by Kordel’s Kid’s. For details, call 1300 881 712 or e-mail ask-kordelskids@cambert.com.my