Colostrum- Part 3

Medical benefits

There are a lot of studies showing that colostrum can prevent or cure a variety of infections. Conditions that have been treated with colostrum include colitis, diarrhea, constipation, upper respiratory tract infections, and throat problems. It is only infectious disorders that have benefited from colostrum; the product has not been shown to affect medical disorders like diabetes, obesity, or hypertension. Reports that colostrum can relieve diabetes, hypertension, cancer or any other medical disorder are false.

As far as body building and sports is concerned there is no evidence that colostrum does anything. However, there are studies which do show that athletes who take colostrum do not develop upper respiratory tract infections or virus related colds.

Status in Sport
Colostrum is considered a food substance and so is not prohibited under the the World Anti-Doping Code 2007 Prohibited List. There is no sporting agency which bans the use of colostrum in the USA.

Availability

Colostrum is widely available as a liquid or a powder. In the USA, the product is not regulated and is sold in many health food stores. All the colostrum available is produced naturally from cows and not synthesized.

Depending on what type of product one buys the cost varies. Some lozenges cost $ 20 for a 100 pills. Some powders (21 oz) cost nearly $90. Colostrum definitely is not a cheap product. For those who want to lead a healthy life style, one should simply eat a well balanced diet and exercise. For those who have money to burn, perhaps buying a cow may help. And then you will always have access to the first milk.