Key Benefits:
Colostrum is naturally rich in immunoglobulins, antimicrobial peptides, and growth factors.
Immune boosting:
- High in immunoglobulins
IgG, IgA and IgM—antibodies that play a crucial role in the immune system, making up 70–80% of the total protein in colostrum. - Rich in growth factors IGF-1 and IGF-II
- High levels of cytokines IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α
Unlike the passive immunity transfer in neonatal calves, research suggests that the active compounds in bovine colostrum, or their metabolites, directly impact human immunity after digestion.