Shortly before and immediately after person gives birth‚ her mammary glands produce a substance called colostrum. This is the very first breast milk‚ and is thought to have potential health benefits. It contains immunoglobins‚ which may activate immune cells in order to protect you from sickness. Meanwhile‚ lymphokines‚ interferons‚ and interleukins are also involved in immune health.
Colostrum 40% IgG by Pure Encapsulations provides bovine colostrum‚ sourced from American dairy farms certified by both the USDA and FDA. This colostrum comes from cows that are free of antibiotics‚ pesticides‚ hormones‚ and BSE. For maximum nutritional activity‚ the colostrum in each capsule is processed at low levels of heat and defatted.
The 450 milligrams of colostrum in this supplement has been standardized to contain 40 percent IgG. IgG is immunoglobin G‚ which may have a neutralizing and detoxification effect. While it is the one with the highest concentration in Colostrum 40% IgG‚ you can also get immunoglobins A‚ E‚ D‚ and M in this product.
Colostrum 40% IgG can also support intestinal health. In particular‚ lysozyme and oligosaccharides may promote the growth of friendly bacteria‚ as well as maintaining healthy intestinal membranes. Lactoferrin is an iron-binding protein that supports the functioning of your intestines‚ while simultaneously working to stimulate immune cells and help the body utilize iron.
Take five to seven capsules daily‚ in divided doses with eight to twelve ounces of water. You can take this colostrum supplement on an empty stomach or at least half-an-hour before a meal. At the recommended dosage‚ each 180-capsule bottle of Pure Encapsulations' Colostrum 40% IgG should last from 25 to 36 days.
Pure Encapsulations seeks to formulate and manufacture high-quality‚ hypoallergenic dietary supplements. Quality control during the formulation and manufacturing process is paramount. All Pure Encapsulations products are made with the most bioavailable ingredients possible.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not meant to diagnose‚ treat or cure any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise or nutritional supplement program or before using these or any product during pregnancy or if you have a serious medical condition.