Introducing: The Immune Booster - Colostrum
The Immune Factors.
To comprehend what the Immune Factors are in high quality first milking colostrum and what they do, it is important to recognize that some of these components have one or more effects on the overall regulation and functioning of the immune system (immuno-regulating substances), while others are very restricted in what they can do and their benefits are usually very localized in the body, ordinarily exerting their effects primarily in the gut (gut protective substances).
Immuno-Regulating Substances
Thymosin (Alpha and Beta Chains) - This hormone has two protein-based chains which are present separately in colostrum. These chains either act together to activate, develop and maintain the immune system, or they act independently on the thymus gland.
Proline-Rich Peptide (PRP) - This hormone is also called Thymulin. It is a small protein that helps the immune system organs as well as the thymus. It helps these organs from over-reacting to a threat.
Cytokines - Various cells produce these small proteins. They induce specialized white blood cells, signal and help the white blood cells to the insult site.
Lymphokines. Proteins of varying sizes that are produced by different types of white blood cells that tell related cells to transform themselves into more functional cell types that can release substances capable of destroying an invading microorganism.
Let's meet the Gut Protective Substances
Immunoglobulins (IgG, IgM, IgA) - Most of the proteins found in colostrum are these Immunoglobulins, better known as antibodies. As the mother cow responds to microorganisms throughout her life and fights them off, her immune system produces these antibodies which are then transferred into colostrum before she delivers her calf. These antibodies can fight off viruses, fungi and bacteria that infect a person's gastrointestinal tract.
Transfer factors. Small proteins produced in response to the body's exposure to certain types of microorganisms, particularly those that reside in deep tissues for a long period of time, like Mycobacterium tuberculosis. They are specific for a particular microorganism and are carried inside of certain types of specialized white blood cells. Transfer factors have limited effectiveness alone in defending the body against infection by such microorganisms, but, rather, act in concert with various white blood cells and other factors in an attempt to keep the microorganisms under control.
Lactoferrin - This protein attaches to iron, and it is very effective when certain aerobic bacterias require iron for reproduction. Lactoferrin can impede the growth of microorganisms in the gut when working with a specific antibody.
Transferrin - This mineral-binding carrier protein also attaches to iron that is available. It can either act together with Lactoferrin or on its own to impede the growth of microorganisms in the gut.
Lysozyme. A very powerful enzyme that is capable of attaching itself to the cell wall of certain pathogenic bacteria and degrading selected proteins, leaving holes in the wall of the bacteria.
Lactoperoxidase - This enzyme also attaches itself to cell walls of bacterias and degrading proteins. Once it attaches, it is mildly effective as it interferes with the bacteria's replication.
Xanthine Oxidase. Another mildly effective enzyme that can also attach to the wall of certain bacteria, degrade different proteins than those affected by lactoperoxidase and also interfere with the ability of the bacteria to replicate.
White Blood Cells (Leukocytes) - Colostrum contains three types of functional white blood cells: neutrophils, polymorphonuclear, and macrophages. Their functions are best put to use right when the antibodies attach to the microorganisms. Each of these white blood cells can phagocytize foreign bodies and microorganisms. They also apply a substance which is carried into the microorganisms to destroy them.
Oligosaccharides and Glycoconjugates - These complex carbohydrates adhere to the inner surface of the gastrointestinal tract to prevent microorganisms from attaching. - 17273
To comprehend what the Immune Factors are in high quality first milking colostrum and what they do, it is important to recognize that some of these components have one or more effects on the overall regulation and functioning of the immune system (immuno-regulating substances), while others are very restricted in what they can do and their benefits are usually very localized in the body, ordinarily exerting their effects primarily in the gut (gut protective substances).
Immuno-Regulating Substances
Thymosin (Alpha and Beta Chains) - This hormone has two protein-based chains which are present separately in colostrum. These chains either act together to activate, develop and maintain the immune system, or they act independently on the thymus gland.
Proline-Rich Peptide (PRP) - This hormone is also called Thymulin. It is a small protein that helps the immune system organs as well as the thymus. It helps these organs from over-reacting to a threat.
Cytokines - Various cells produce these small proteins. They induce specialized white blood cells, signal and help the white blood cells to the insult site.
Lymphokines. Proteins of varying sizes that are produced by different types of white blood cells that tell related cells to transform themselves into more functional cell types that can release substances capable of destroying an invading microorganism.
Let's meet the Gut Protective Substances
Immunoglobulins (IgG, IgM, IgA) - Most of the proteins found in colostrum are these Immunoglobulins, better known as antibodies. As the mother cow responds to microorganisms throughout her life and fights them off, her immune system produces these antibodies which are then transferred into colostrum before she delivers her calf. These antibodies can fight off viruses, fungi and bacteria that infect a person's gastrointestinal tract.
Transfer factors. Small proteins produced in response to the body's exposure to certain types of microorganisms, particularly those that reside in deep tissues for a long period of time, like Mycobacterium tuberculosis. They are specific for a particular microorganism and are carried inside of certain types of specialized white blood cells. Transfer factors have limited effectiveness alone in defending the body against infection by such microorganisms, but, rather, act in concert with various white blood cells and other factors in an attempt to keep the microorganisms under control.
Lactoferrin - This protein attaches to iron, and it is very effective when certain aerobic bacterias require iron for reproduction. Lactoferrin can impede the growth of microorganisms in the gut when working with a specific antibody.
Transferrin - This mineral-binding carrier protein also attaches to iron that is available. It can either act together with Lactoferrin or on its own to impede the growth of microorganisms in the gut.
Lysozyme. A very powerful enzyme that is capable of attaching itself to the cell wall of certain pathogenic bacteria and degrading selected proteins, leaving holes in the wall of the bacteria.
Lactoperoxidase - This enzyme also attaches itself to cell walls of bacterias and degrading proteins. Once it attaches, it is mildly effective as it interferes with the bacteria's replication.
Xanthine Oxidase. Another mildly effective enzyme that can also attach to the wall of certain bacteria, degrade different proteins than those affected by lactoperoxidase and also interfere with the ability of the bacteria to replicate.
White Blood Cells (Leukocytes) - Colostrum contains three types of functional white blood cells: neutrophils, polymorphonuclear, and macrophages. Their functions are best put to use right when the antibodies attach to the microorganisms. Each of these white blood cells can phagocytize foreign bodies and microorganisms. They also apply a substance which is carried into the microorganisms to destroy them.
Oligosaccharides and Glycoconjugates - These complex carbohydrates adhere to the inner surface of the gastrointestinal tract to prevent microorganisms from attaching. - 17273
About the Author:
Dr. Anthony Kleinsmith is considered one of the world's leading experts on colostrum products. He is in high demand for media appearances; he travels worldwide in his continuing efforts to educate people about colostrum everywhere. His first book sold over 500,000 copies worldwide. Learn more about the benefits of colostrum at www.ImmuneTree.com
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