Colostrum - An Exceptional Superfood for Animals and Humans!

horses gastrointestinal tract can result from using NSAID pain relievers forage restriction stress and exercise on an empty stomach. Bovine colostrum has been shown to prevent stomach and intestinal ulcerations and also increase new healthy cell proliferation. The Transforming Growth Factors TGF present in colostrum actually stimulate gastrointestinal repair and maintain the integrity of the epithelium layer of the gastrointestinal tract.
Leaky gut syndrome Leaky gut has been described in humans as a condition in which the intestines become permeable to dangerous substances that can then enter the bloodstream and create a variety of illnesses. In horses we see this occur during episodes of gastric and colonic ulcerations as well as cecal acidosis caused by excess fermentation of sugars starch and long chain polysaccharides such as fructans. This condition potentially leads to laminitis as well as digestive disorders and reduced immunity. Bovine colostrum keeps the intestinal mucosal lining sealed thereby preventing the absorption of various allergens and toxins. Lactoferrin acts as an antimicrobial agent and protects gut immunity.
Obesity Colostrum has been shown to help burn body fat. Researchers have revealed that Insulin Growth Factor IGF1 is the only natural hormone capable of promoting muscle growth by itself. This has an impact on obesity for two reasons. First increased muscle mass improves the basal metabolic rate. And second IGF1 shifts fuel from carbohydrates to fat meaning that the body will burn more body fat to provide energy.
Insulin resistance Here is a fascinating find! Bovine colostrum supplementation has been shown to facilitate the movement of glucose into muscle thereby reducing blood glucose as well as triglycerides. In other words colostrum can positively impact the negative consequences of insulin resistance. This has recently been studied in human patients with Type 2 diabetes and it is reasonable to adapt this information to horses suffering from insulin resistance and resulting fat deposition.
Muscles joints and ligaments Insulinlike Growth Factors IGF promote optimum muscle growth during exercise. Researchers have found that human athletes who consume bovine colostrum daily show remarkable improvements in stamina and improved muscle mass. This is good news not only for athletes but for aging horses that may be becoming frailer. 
Colostrum should be considered for any horse suffering from joint and ligament damage. Its IGF content as well as growth factors can repair muscle and cartilage. This has tremendous potential for equine athletes suffering from these types of injuries.
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