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What Is Organic Colostrum? How Can Colostrum Help
Me? Can My Children Or Even Pets Benefit From
Taking Colostrum? Where Does It Come From & What
Forms Is It Available In?
Our colostrum is a natural, organic wholefood, with so many wonderful
health benefits...we've decided to include the following pages from the
developer and manufacturer, Dr. Kleinsmith...And oh, by the way we
sell it cheaper that they do.
I'm sure many of you have probably, also, read about Colostrum on
NewsTarget. This is a product which we, here at Helping America, have
come to love and enjoy. Hello, I'm Kevin Roslansky, president of
Helping America and I encourage you to read the following information
and then decide whether or not your family could benefit from
Colostrum.
I have been using the Colostrum Powder now for about 3 months. This
is the first thing I grab in the morning, because it's best taken on an
empty stomach. I've noticed a big improvement in my digestive
system, endurance and stamina. I'm just turning 45 now, and am
particularly interested in the anti-aging and lean muscle effects. I can
sure use the natural growth hormone and I believe this is the reason
for me having to buy new jeans. I was recently complaining to my
friend about having to buy new jeans when it finally dawned on me...
I'm trying on jeans 2 sizes smaller than usual! So, that's when I
stopped complaining and started bragging. Wow, what a great feeling.
When I take mine I just grab a spoon and usually take 2 or 3
teaspoons. I put the powder directly into my mouth. I find it doesn't
mix well with liquids. The taste is not bad at all, however it does tend
to stick to the roof of your mouth, which, my hot tea quickly fixes that.
For the longest time I couldn't figure out why my dogs kept licking the
floor. When I'm in a hurry I just tip the teaspoons full of Colostrum
into my mouth and some of the powder falls onto the floor, oops...they
don't miss a speck! So, needless to say, I've been sprinkling some on
my most loyal, beloved black labs' food now...they inhale it and lick
their bowl and then each others spotless. It is so good for us, you
really must try it.
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Colostrum, with Leptin is the most powerful, dynamic Anti-Aging, Inch Loss,
Muscle-Toning, Immune Boosting, Essential Vitamin and Mineral wellness supplement available on the market today.
Thousands of human clinical studies have been conducted at prestigious institutions worldwide, validating the health benefits of colostrum. The biologically active
components in colostrum can be divided into four basic categories. Based upon the
health issue that your body is experiencing, the ingredients in colostrum interact
with each other to produce maximum results. Isolating one substance cannot provide the benefits of complete colostrum.
Suggested use: Refer to label.
Supplement Facts: Refer to label.
(1) Immune Factors: Active components that have very significant effects on the
immune system, promoting a stronger, more efficient immune response and providing antibodies which fight specific infections.
♦
Colostrum contains over 95 Immune Factors to provide protection against bacteria, toxins, virus
and disease. They activate numerous processes that are critical to the healthy function of the immune system.
♦
Proline-rich Polypeptide (PRP) is a hormone that helps regulate the thymus gland, stimulating
an under active immune system or subduing an overactive immune system in cases where it has
begun to attack the tissues of the body. An over active immune system has been linked to autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, chronic fatigue
syndrome, and allergies. An under-active system is associated with an increased risk for infectious
conditions, cancer and bacterially related heart disease.
♦
Colostrum contains all 5 Immunoglobulins (known as antibodies) that support the human
immune system:
W H AT D O C T O R S S AY A B O U T
COLOSTRUM:
I use bovine colostrum successfully
for upper respiratory infections of all
types, especially for sinusitis, which is
a frequent health difficulty in Sedona
where I practice. For example, a carpenter, age 42, consulting me for the
treatment of sinus congestion, which
comes on him once annually, responded
right away to my prescribing capsules
containing bovine colostrum.
—Dr Lester Adler
IgA: neutralizes toxins and microbes in the lymphatic and circulatory system
IgM: destroys bacteria
IgE and IgD: highly antiviral
IgG: helps against invading pathogens
Immunoglobulins (found in colostrum)
are able to neutralize the most harmful
bacteria, viruses, and yeasts.
—Dr. Per Brandtzaeg; Annals of the
New York Academy of Sciences
IGF-1, found in colostrum, stimulates
bone and muscle growth and nerve
regeneration. Also found: topical
administration to wounds resulted in
more effective healing.
—Drs. Skottner, Arrhenius-Nyberg,
Kanje and Fryklund, Acta.
Paediatric Scandanavia, Sweden
♦
Lactoferrin, has been shown to contain antiviral, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. It
is an iron-binding protein with therapeutic effects in cancer, HIV, cytomegalovirus, herpes, chronic fatigue syndromes, candida albicans, and other infections. Lactoferrin helps deprive bacteria of the iron
they require to reproduce, and releases iron into the red blood cells enhancing oxygenation of tissues.
Many drug manufacturers have tried to isolate and synthesize the individual immune factors found in
colostrum, including interferon and gamma globulin. There is no question that the significantly elevated
concentrations of immune factors, essential factors, and growth factors, and the basics found naturally in
colostrum are far superior to medical drugs for many people.
(2) Natural Growth Factors: Effective in reducing the symptoms associated with aging.
For more information, please contact:
Rejuvenating the body’s levels of human growth hormone (HGH) is one of the hottest therapies for
helping aging men and women maintain a more youthful vitality, trim muscular body, and strong immune and cardiovascular function.
Studies show that an aging person exhibits lower levels of growth hormone than a younger one. With
all 87 naturally occurring anti-aging growth factors found in colostrum, many of the diseases and
THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD
AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THESE PRODUCTS ARE NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.
communication, support the immune system,
and promote proper functions of the nervous
and endocrine system. They also are important
factors in keeping the cardiovascular system
functioning at an optimum level.
Why TBR Labs is the best
True bovine colostrum is produced before the actual
birth of the calf and can only be collected for a short
period of time following birthing, without being
diluted by the subsequent production of milk. The
active elements such as immune factors, growth factors, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents are
at their highest concentrations at the time of birth.
conditions of aging can be improved.
The biologically active growth factors
in bovine colostrum protect the body
against disease and assist the body in
the following processes:
Stimulates cellular and tissue growth
♦ Repairs and helps reverse the
damage done by disease and the
natural aging process
♦ Increases metabolism
♦ Reduces fat and increases muscle
mass
♦ Involved in regeneration of the
heart, lung and liver tissue, plus
other organs and tissues throughout the body
♦ Stimulates protein synthesis, which
is critical for the renewal of skin
and bones
♦ Affects neurotransmitters in the
brain, improving moods and mental acuity
♦
The regenerative effects of colostrum
extend to nearly all the body’s structural
cells. This makes colostrum invaluable in
the quest to prevent premature aging.
(3) Metabolic Factors: Influence the
restoration and maintenance of the
body’s proper metabolic levels.
One key benefit of colostrum is a rich
source of growth hormone, one of the
master growth factors that assists the
body to efficiently burn fat. This is
supported by research from the Medical
Endocrinological Department of the
University Clinic of Internal Medicine,
Aahus Dommune-hospital, Denmark.
Researchers found that when subjects
received growth hormone, fat oxidation (i.e., the burning of fat for energy)
contributed 71.7 per cent of the body’s
energy expenditure, compared to only 48
percent without administration of growth
hormone. In addition, colostrum’s IGF-1
inhibits the burning of body proteins for
energy, as stated by researchers from the
Department of Pediatrics, University of
Auckland, New Zealand.
Leptin is a small hormone-like protein
found in colostrum. It can suppress
the appetite and assist in body weight
reduction. Insulin in colostrum helps
the body convert glucose (blood sugar)
to glycogen—a great energy source.
(4) Essential Factors contained in
Colostrum.
All essential amino acids, the
building blocks of the body.
♦ Essential Fatty Acids
♦ All essential glyconutrients—In
1996, eight glyconutrients (complex sugars) were identified to be
involved in the cellular communication processes. The essential
glyconutrients facilitate cell to cell
♦
Our colostrum is collected only at the first milking,
after the birth of a calf. This has been substantiated
by laboratory tests conducted at the Endocrinology
Laboratory by Dr. Donald Lein, Professor Emeritus
Cornell University Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory. Some so-called colostrum products come from
the first four to six milkings after the birth of the
calf and are as old as 72 hours; this is transitional
milk—not colostrum.
TBR Labs has developed a proprietary low temperature heat treatment process for our colostrumbased products. This process was developed to meet
or exceed all testing requirements for milk based
products and still protect all the vital elements that
make colostrum unique. TBR Lab’s process has been
reviewed and accepted by both federal and state
regulatory agencies. All colostrum products produced by TBR Labs are manufactured in inspected
and licensed food processing facilities following current Good Manufacturing Practices. We guarantee
that every precaution has been taken to provide the
highest quality product to our clients.
REFERENCES:
Ballard, et.al. “Effects of anabolic agents on protein breakdown.”
Biochem J. 1983;210243-249.
Solomons, N.W. “Modulation of the immune system and the response against pathogens with bovine colostrum concentrates.” Eur
J Clin Nutr, 2002;56 Suppl 3:S24-28.
Stephan, W., et al. “Antibodies from colostrum in oral immunotherapy.” J Clin Chem Clin Biochem, 1990;28(1):19-23.
Shing Y, Elagabrun M; “Purification and charac. of a bovine
colostrum-derived growth factor.” Moloc Endocrinology 1987;
25(3):335-40.
THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION.
THESE PRODUCTS ARE NOT IN-TENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.
A N T I - AG I N G S E C R E TS R EV E A L E D
How TBR Labs Colostrum, a Premiere Anti-aging
Supplement, Makes Soft Bodies Hard Again
TBR Labs Colostrum is one of the most important natural anti-aging and body-building aids
available today. A rich, all-natural source of all-important growth factors, TBR Labs Colostrum
offers incredible benefits for persons of all ages who wish to increase their lean muscle mass, improve
their muscle tone, and as a means of promoting super physical vitality. It is especially important for
maximizing the benefits of resistance weight training.
Growth Factors Background
Think of TBR Labs Colostrum as
if it were a multiple vitamin and mineral formula. But instead of replenishing your body’s stores of vitamins
and minerals, this daily supplement
replenishes the body’s supply of a set
of another unique substances known
as growth factors.
Such growth factors found in
TBR Labs Colostrum include
epithelial growth factor (EgF);
insulin-like growth factor-I and II
(IGF-I and IGF-II); transforming
growth factors A and B; and growth
hormone (GH).
When ingested orally, it is now
known that growth factors in bovine
colostrum not only protect the body
against disease; they stimulate cellular and tissue growth and repair and
help to reverse the damage done by
disease and the natural aging process.
“In fact, we now know the growth factors in bovine colostrum stimulate the
formation of DNA, essential to the
What Readers are Telling Us About TBR Labs Colostrum
“As the Baby-Boomers
age, the world becomes
more and more obsessed with staying
young,” notes Lance
S. Wright, M.D., cofounder of the American Holistic Medical
Lance S. Wright, M.D.
Association, member
of the faculty of the University of
Pennsylvania, and author of Colostrum: Mother Nature’s Health Alternative for Every Generation (Katchell
Publishing 1998). “Anti-aging products are out en masse and are being
purchased at an amazing rate.
People will spend thousands of dollars on almost any surgery, cream,
procedure or potion that promises to
make them feel and look 20 years old
again. We know that almost all of
these attempts at bottling youth and
happiness, and selling it in a 30-second commercial won’t bring the
results we really want, and yet we
continue to plop down our money in
hopes that the next bottle just might
work. Before you spend another cent,
take a look at what colostrum can do
to help turn back the hands of time.”
Dr. Wright is on target. The regenerative
effects
of
colostrum extend to nearly all of the
body’s structural cells. In fact, the
same growth factors that improve
lean muscle mass also improve
immune function, fight against disease processes, and aid the body in
recovery from disease. This makes
colostrum invaluable in the quest to
prevent premature aging.
survival of every cell in the body,”
adds Dr. Wright. What’s more, bovine
colostrum contains seven different
nucleosides that are key to aiding the
body’s growth and repair of body.
Rich Source of Growth Hormone
One key benefit of using colostrum is
that it is a rich source of growth hormone, one of the master growth factors that helps the body to efficiently
burn fat, according to research from
the Medical Endocrinological Department of the University Clinic of
Internal Medicine, Aahus Dommunehospital, Denmark. There, researchers
found that when subjects received
growth hormone, fat oxidation (i.e.,
the burning of fat for energy) contributed 71.7 percent of the body’s
Muscular Weight Gain
Dear Doctors’ Prescription for Healthy Living:
I am a tree surgeon and because of the line of work I am in, I do a lot
of weight training to stay fit. I have tried a number of things, including a
homeopathic form of HGH (human growth hormone), but I have never
been able to really gain weight. My weight has stayed relatively constant
for 30 years, between 190 and 200 Lbs., until I started taking colostrum.
After 3 months my weight had increased to 220 with no increase in body
fat. I also noticed that I no longer needed an inhaler during the allergy
season. I used to get colds and flu quite frequently but they are much less
frequent now and they haven’t kept me from working like they used to.
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A N T I - A G I N G S E C R E T S R E V E A L E D (continued)
energy expenditure, compared to
only 48 percent without administration of growth hormone. This shows
us that cutting down your intake of
su gar an d addi n g TBR Labs
colostrum to your daily supplement
program will dramatically enhance
your body’s ability to trim excess fat.
Meanwhile, colostrum’s IGF-1
inhibits catabolism (the burning of
body proteins for energy), note
researchers from the Department of
Pediatrics, University of Auckland,
New Zealand. In 1983, it was reported
that protein degradation was inhibited specifically by bovine colostrum.
As such, TBR Labs colostrum
may be even better than the use of
anabolic and potentially dangerous
agents such as trenbolone, diethylstilbestrol and testosterone—which
do not alter rates of intercellular protein breakdown.
How about flaccid muscles that
seem to come along with advanced
age? No one likes looking flabby, but
such signs of aging, including muscle
deterioration, are associated with
reduced levels of growth hormone
and IGF-I, say researchers from the
Department of Pathology and
Pharmacology, University of Gothenburg, Sahlgren Hospital & HabiVitrum AB, Stockholm, Sweden. But
when the level of both growth factors
is increased in the body, we can
experience renewed muscle growth,
they add.
The benefits of growth hormone
and IGF-I were shown in a 1990
experimental study. Advanced age is
associated with reduced levels of both
growth hormone and IGF-I. But the
administration of growth hormone
raises levels of IGF-I to that of young
rats. With increased IGF-I, the
reduced protein synthesis of old rats
is restored, causing increased muscle
tissue in normal animals and also
regenerating muscle tissue, these
researchers found.
“One explanation for the increase
in muscle and decrease in fat is
growth hormone’s control over the
body’s metabolism,” notes Dr. Wright.
“Because of this control, GH, by stim-
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ulating the production of IGF-I, is
able to tell the body to burn fat for
fuel. Indeed, that TBR La bs
colostrum contains both growth hormone and IGF-I is important.
Scientists now know that muscle cells
contain receptors for IGF-I—and that
it is actually IGF-I, growth hormone’s
messenger, that stimulates muscle
growth and repair. ❖
REFERENCES
Ballard et. al. “Effects of anabolic agents on protein
breakdown.” Biochem J, 1983;210:243-249:
Gil, A. & Sanchez-Medina, F. “Acid soluble
nucleotides of cow’s, goat’s and sheep’s milk at
different stages of lactation.” Journal of Dairy
Research, 1981;48:35-44.
Ullman, et al. “Effects of Growth Hormone on
muscle regeneration and IgF-1 concentration in
old rats.” Acta Physiol Scand, 1990;140:521-525.
Xian, C.J., et al. “Degradation of IGF-1 in the adult
rat gastrointestinal tract is limited by a specific
antiserum or the dietary protein casein.” Journal
of Endocrinology, 1995;146:215-225.
The Doctors’ Prescription
TBR Labs Colostrum is a vitality supplement—espeimported brands of colostrum have an extremely low fat concially for persons who want to look their best. We recomtent of less than five percent.
mend TBR Labs Colostrum due to its high level of
Many widely marketed brands of colostrum have
growth factors and complete absence of detectable contamimmunoglobulin counts ranging from 25 to 40 percent;
inants (e.g., pesticides, heavy metals, bacterial pathogens).
these products are usually filtered or standardized. But the
Our review of recent scientific findings indicates that two
TBR Labs philosophy is to produce a product that is
factors are important to producing colostrum with a high
100 percent first milking and complete. Some products
growth factor content: time taken after birth and completetouting high immunoglobulin levels contain 30 percent or
ness of the product.
more. TBR Labs colostrum has not been filtered, stan“Scientific studies on whole colostrum show that some of
dardized or manipulated in any way. Its immunoglobulin
the bio-active components necessary to provide the health
content is 22.11 percent, which indicates a high level of
benefits of a true colostrum are fat soluble and found in high
growth factors—and reflects the fact that the product is
concentrations only up to 12 hours after birth and removal of
not defatted but rather represents a complete colostrum
that fat would result in the removal of important bio-active
powder. In fact, in a controlled study at a government-cercomponents,” notes Dr. Donald H. Lein, chairman of
tified independent laboratory, it was shown that TBR Labs
Population Genetics and Diagnostic Sciences at the College of
Colostrum contains higher levels of IGF-I than some
Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University. TBR Labs
imported brands.
Colostrum, which is never defatted, has a fat content of about
TBR Labs colostrum comes in capsules, powder and tasty
21.7 percent. Research shows
chewables. The usual dosage is six capsules or chewables daily.
that the fat “holds” approximately
If using powder, take 1/2 teaspoon twice daily with water.
30 percent of the IGF-I.
In a controlled laboratory study
at Minnesota Valley Testing
Laboratories, New Ulm, however,
it was found that some popular
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TBR LABS—THE COLOSTRUM OPTION
The Many Miracles of
TBR Labs Colostrum
by Anthony Kleinsmith
FOCUS ON HELPING PEOPLE, and everything else will fall into place.
That’s my business philosophy.
A lot of business owners are in the business of making money.
Not me.
Call me naïve, but my philosophy has always been that if I can help people—whether aiding someone who needs to lose weight or by offering assistance with a far more difficult health challenge such as immune dysfunction,
multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, fibromyalgia or hepatitis—the rest will
take care of itself.
When people receive help and experience an improvement in their health
thanks to TBR Labs colostrum, sure, the returns of a faithful consumer
may be tenfold financially—but they are a thousand fold in terms of good will.
For me, TBR Labs Colostrum has never been about money.
Good Feelings…
I’d been producing colostrum for veterinary use for some 12 years when I
finally saw so clearly that the published clinical data on the human health
benefits of nature’s first food had grown to a critical mass. The time was right
to provide colostrum to consumers. The year was 1998.
I knew we could expect “miracles” from veterinary use of colostrum.
Having grown up in Cache Valley, Utah, known for its dairy products, I used
to take sickly calves from other ranchers when I was a child and nurse them
to health with colostrum. But what would our consumers find?
GOSH, THERE ARE SO MANY REPORTS AND STORIES now coming into
Colostrum Central here at TBR Labs. I feel truly blessed. I love helping
people and seeing them getting better. Maybe I can help you. I’d love to show
you how a true first-milking colostrum like TBR Labs can improve your
health or help you to meet your health challenges head on.
If you want to know more about colostrum, give me a call at TBR Labs
at (800) 916-3681.
I cannot diagnose or treat. But colostrum
can support one’s own underlying health and
enhance the body’s healing response. ❖
Kleinsmith is recognized worldwide as a leading expert
on the production and science of colostrum.
We find colostrum works extremely well for gastrointestinal problems.
Take this recent report…
Irene…
Irene had irritable
bowel syndrome with
diabetes. For seven
years she experienced severe digestive problems and
could not even touch
raw or even cooked
vegetables. She was skeptical but her
doctor advised her to use colostrum,
and she began taking three TBR
Labs Colostrum capsules, twice per day.
Within a month, she was feeling better
and she started eating salads with lettuce, bell peppers, onions, and carrots
without any gastrointestinal pain whatsoever. We know that insulinlike growth
factor-I (IGF-I) in colostrum has the ability to aid the body in utilizing insulin
and therefore reducing sugar levels in
the blood. This may be why, interestingly, her blood sugar normalized and
her diabetes symptoms disappeared.
14 The Doctors’ Prescription for Healthy Living / Volume 5, Number 10
Arlan…
Another true-life
story that really
stands out is that of
Arlan Reynolds.
When Arlan came
into our Colostrum
Central offices in
Orem, Utah, his
face had a very gray, death pallor.
Arlan’s physician told him he was suffering from an enlarged heart and circulatory blockages. He advised him to
forgo all physical activity, a seeming
death sentence to someone who led
as active a life as Arlan.
A friend had given Arlan a bottle of
TBR Labs colostrum and told him it
could help to regenerate bodily tissues and organs. Now, Arlan was in
my office wanting to know whether
colostrum could help.
I am not a doctor. I can neither
diagnose nor treat health conditions.
I could only say that, in general,
colostrum possesses high concentrations of growth factors (especially
human growth hormone) and that
many studies show these can indeed
help to rejuvenate dying organs and
tissues, especially muscle tissue.
“The heart’s a muscle…” I told him.
Arlan nodded and his eyes lit up as
he began to see what I was driving at.
“I can’t guarantee results,” I continued,
“but if you want to try it, there are no
contraindications for use of
colostrum, so go for it.”
Colostrum is simply a natural food
with immune factors and growth factors. Arlan began with 10 capsules a
day. After several months, he went to
his original cardiologist who performed an EKG and other tests. His
enlarged heart had returned to normal
size; his circulation had normalized.
The findings were so unexpected
that when Arlan brought his results to
his specialist, his cardiologist thought
there was something wrong with the
testing or that there had been an
equipment malfunction. His cardiologist put him through more tests; all
revealed a return to normal function.
Today, when Arlan grabs your hand
to shake, it is with a grip so strong
you feel like he might break your
bones! Arlan often speaks to other
cardiologists at the request of his
own, telling everyone about TBR Labs
Colostrum. You might call him a
walking advertisement for TBR
Labs. I’m just glad he’s better now.
I M M U N E - T R E E — T H E C O L O S T R U M O P T I O N (continued)
Hunter…
Skyler…
Recently, we started a placebo-controlled study at a daycare center in Salt Lake
City to test whether TBR Labs strawberry chewables for children could
reduce the incidence of infectious disease in a crowded daycare setting. I’ll tell
you why the study was never completed.
It has to do with a little boy named Hunter Shepherd.
You see, Hunter, one of the participants in the study, was constantly sick. By the
time he was 18 months old, he had two sets of tubes in his ears for drainage, due
to chronic infections. He had never slept through the night. A relative was a pediatrician. So medical care costs were not a problem, and, perhaps as a result, he
had been on just about every antibiotic known to man. But these only served to
further weaken his immune function.
Once Hunter started on colostrum, within three days he was sleeping through
the night. Within seven days fluid buildup and drainage from his ears, nose and
back of throat had ceased.
Well, Hunter’s story was not unique. After two months on the chewable strawberry tablets, the parents of the children receiving only the placebo had begun to
notice that the kids in the other group were almost all free from colds, flu, allergies, and other respiratory ailments. The parents noticed the children receiving
the colostrum chewables seemed happier and had better attention spans and listening skills. The parents of the children on the placebo tablets demanded to
know which children were receiving the colostrum. When they learned that their
children were not receiving colostrum but only placebo, they demanded to be put
on the active chewables. Or else, they threatened, they would quit the daycare
center. The owner said she could not bear to lose clients.
We ended the study and put all of the kids on the strawberry colostrum chewables.
Perry Earl…
People with Parkinson’s disease also seem to find they are
helped by colostrum. Perry Earl had been using L-deprenyl for
three years but still had tremors of his hands and arms when a
friend suggested taking TBR Labs. He started to do some
research and learned colostrum would not interfere with any
medications. Perry Earl thought he would like to try it and sent
me an e-mail to ask my opinion and to let me know he had
started taking our pineapple-flavored lozenges every half hour, letting them dissolve under his tongue. After one week, his tremors were nearly gone and he was
not experiencing the highs and lows that he was with only his medication.
His doctor has lowered his medication.
Cia’s Story
I wasn’t even expecting the call…
Cia Sun, of Phoenix, Arizona, had
been suffering from hepatitis C, and
now she was on the phone telling me
that TBR Labs colostrum had
changed her life. Talk about feeling
good! We both felt great!
“My energy is so much better,” she
was telling me. “My immunoglobulin
count is improving, and now I’m looking to TBR Labs Colostrum to help
me to change many other facets of my
life.” She listed reducing wrinkles; losing inches from her hips and thighs;
help with her allergies; and, further
improvement in immune function.
Cia and I speak several times a year.
Her allergies have gone away. As for her
hepatitis C…well she uses the “C” word
and the way her tests look she may well
be cured or at least in long-term remission. Perhaps colostrum aided her
body’s underlying healing response.
You see, the combination of growth
and immune factors contained in
TBR Labs first-milking colostrum
work on supporting immune system and
liver function in a manner like no other
natural remedy or medical drug. The
specific immune and growth factors in
TBR Labs Colostrum have been written about in medical and scientific journals for years. They are recognized for
their ability to enhance the healing of
damaged tissue, as well as strengthening the body’s antibody response.
The growth factors in colostrum may
well have helped to revitalize Cia’s liver
function. The proline rich polypeptides,
immunoglobulins, lysozymes and lactoferrin in TBR Labs Colostrum aided
her body’s fight against viruses and bacteria—even those associated with
hepatitis C. Colostrum’s lactoferrin
also has an anabolic effect, helping to
activate liver enzymes, strengthening
the whole body.
Helping children is
always special.
Skyler Jones was
eight years old and
living in Durant,
Oklahoma, when, in
February 1999, she
was diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), a condition
in which the child’s blood platelet
count is extremely low, presenting
problems with blood clotting, bruising, loss of appetite, mood swings,
and disturbed sleep patterns.
Several weeks of therapy with
prednisone did not help and her
platelet count continued to fall.
Intravenous treatment with gamma
globulin temporarily raised her
platelet count, but three weeks later
a routine blood test revealed her
platelet count had reverted to abnormally low levels. Every three weeks
thereafter, Skyler would be hospitalized and given ever-higher doses of
gamma globulin with her platelet
count soaring only to fall just as
quickly. There was consideration of
removing her spleen, very possibly
making it necessary to keep her on
penicillin for the rest of her life.
In October 1999 after hearing an
interview with me on a radio show,
her grandmother Rose Herren realized the possible benefits for Skyler
and purchased TBR Labs
Colostrum. Slowly, her platelet count
would rise and maintain a safe level.
The time between hospital visits
lengthened. Most telling: when Skyler
did not receive her colostrum on a
regular basis, her platelet counts
would fall to unsafe levels.
Bridget…
Fibromyalgia has
few good treatments, but, again,
colostrum seems to
help. Bridget had
been on colostrum
for six months when
she reported she
was no longer experiencing joint pain
from her fibromyalgia and was even
riding her bike again. Her energy level
soared. She had chronic constipation
with bowel movements limited to
once every eight days. Now she is
having a movement daily. Like Cia,
Bridget is using the C word.
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T H E FA M I LY PA G E S / T B R L A B S — T H E C O L O S T R U M O P T I O N
Colostrum—
The Individual Components
and What They Do
T
B R first-milking colostrum
is a powerful dietary aid for promoting great health. This quality
first-milking colostrum product
helps quench your appetite, promotes energy, improves immune
health, and enhances overall sense
of well being.
To date, over 80 different components have been isolated from firstmilking colostrum products, such as
TBR Labs . These work together
synergistically to produce the profound healing, health maintenance
and rejuvenation support that only
first-milking colostrum can provide.
The biologically active components in complete first-milking
colostrum can be divided into categories based upon the health aspect
where they exert their greatest influence. As we go through the discussion of what these substances do, you
will see that in some cases the func-
Immune Helpers
Many people know that first-milking colostrum is great for their
immune health. Many different types of immune helpers are
present in first-milking colostrum. These include the following:
Immunoglobulins, also called antibodies, neutralize pathogens
in the lymphatic and circulatory systems. Many people take
colostrum for the immunoglobulins (Ig) in an effort to receive immunity for a wide range of pathogens. Thanks to its immunoglobulins,
first-milking colostrum consistently has an effect on pathogens that
may invade the intestinal tract causing diarrhea and gastrointestinal
illness.
Lactoferrinis an iron-binding protein that aids the body in
utilizing iron. The ability of lactoferrin to bind iron is important in
keeping invading bacteria in check since they require iron to multiply. Many other functions have been attributed to lactoferrin,
including antimicrobial and antiviral activities, immune regulation
and cell-growth regulation. Lactoferrin enhances phagocytosis (the
engulfing of harmful organisms by white blood cells) and plays a
powerful role in reducing the inflammation that accompanies many
health problems.
Transferrin is yet another mineral-binding carrier protein that
attaches to available iron and can act independently or in concert
with lactoferrin to impede the growth of certain aerobic bacteria,
particularly in the gut.
Lysozyme is an enzyme that can break down the outer cell wall of
certain bacterial organisms, thus inhibiting their reproduction and
making them vulnerable to attack by other immune factors. It is
found in saliva, tears and in other mucous membranes. Lysozume
plays a key role in the first line of defense against bacteria and is so
important that it has recently been added to some baby formulas.
Peroxidase is an enzyme that generates the release of hydrogen
peroxide to “burn” bacteria. This is the basis for the use of hydrogen peroxide as an alternative therapy.
Proline-rich polypeptide (PRP) is a hormone that helps regulate the immune system, keeping it in balance between under- and
over-activity. This is extremely important for those persons with
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tions of these components can be
clearly separated into such categories, while, in many cases, the
dividing line is not as clear.
The major categories are the
immune factors (immune helpers),
growth
factors
(tissue
repair
helpers), and metabolic factors. Let’s
look at each to gain a greater understanding of the diverse benefits to be
received from a quality first-milking
colostrum product. ❖
autoimmune disease. Proline-rich polypeptide has a balancing effect
on the immune response and can suppress an overactive immune
system in cases where it has begun to attack the tissues of the
body. It is also a powerful anti-inflammatory agent that may help
relieve pain.
Cytokines are messenger proteins that mediate many immune
functions. They are involved in the production of T-cells, lymph
activity, and in regulating the force and duration of the body’s
immune response. One cytokine, known as interleukin-10, is highly
anti-inflammatory and is a key helper to relieve discomfort among
persons with arthritis-related joint pain.
Lymphokines are hormone-like peptides. They are released by
activated white blood cells. They help to regulate the immune
response.
Oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates bind to the surfaces of
the intestines, preventing the attachment of pathogens there.
Evidence is also available that these components act as growth promoters for the beneficial flora in the gastrointestinal tract.
Thymosin is a hormone composed of two protein-based chains,
known as alpha or beta chains, which are separately present in
bovine colostrum. The chains act on the thymus gland independently or in concert with each other to stimulate activation, development and maintenance of the immune system.
Transfer factors are 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 the
bacterium that causes tuberculosis. They are specific for a particular microorganism and are carried inside certain types of specialized
white blood cells. Transfer factors work in concert with various
white blood cells and other factors in an attempt to keep pathogenic microorganisms under control.
Nucleotides and nucleosides are important for metabolic functions. They enhance antibody responses and contribute to iron
absorption during digestion.
Xanthine oxidase is an enzyme that can attach to the cell walls
of certain bacteria, and interfere with the ability of the bacteria to
replicate themselves.
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Tissue Repair Helpers
The tissue repair helpers in first-milking colostrum are responsible for
helping us to fight premature aging. Among these are the following:
Growth hormone (GH) is the single most abundant hormone
produced by the body, affecting almost every cell. GH levels are
highest during teenage years and they fall rapidly thereafter. GH
increases metabolism, reduces fat and increases muscle mass. It is
involved in the regeneration of heart, lung and liver tissue, as well
as many other organs and tissues throughout the body. GH stimulates protein synthesis, which is critical for the renewal of skin and
bones. It is also considered to be an immune stimulant because it
helps the body produce antibodies, T-cells and white blood cells. GH
even affects neurotransmitters in the brain, improving moods and
mental acuity.
Insulin-like growth factors (IGF) I and II belong to a whole
family of hormones contained in colostrum, called the IGF super
family. IGF-I is considered to be the most potent of these. It functions like the captain of a ship, triggering the events that activate
cell growth and reproduction, protein synthesis, and the release of
Metabolic Factors
The metabolic factors in colostrum aid our utilization of carbohydrates and play a role in normalizing weight problems.
Leptin is a small hormone-like protein that can suppress appetite
and lead to body weight reduction. Mature fat cells (adipocytes)
release leptin in the presence of insulin, which is also found in
colostrum. Insulin-producing pancreatic beta-cells have binding
sites for leptin and it is believed that the size of fat cells may be a
major factor in determining the amount of leptin released.
Therefore, leptin deficiency may be associated with obesity, particularly in diabetic individuals.
Insulin is a hormone required for the effective utilization of glucose
(blood sugar) in the body. Insulin binds to specific sites on cells, facilitating their interaction with IGF-I and, thus, initiating the conversion
of glucose to glycogen, a high-energy source carbohydrate.
Vitamin-binding proteins act as carriers to deliver B-complex
vitamins to the body.
Mineral-binding proteins, especially lactoferrin and transferrin,
not only interfere with the replication of certain pathogenic microorganisms; they also serve to capture iron from the ingested food and
present it in a form that can readily be absorbed by the body.
energy (glucose metabolism). Because it is involved in so many
major functions, IGF-I is found in association with almost all the
cells in the body. It improves the function of GH to build muscle and
burn fat. It is also recognized for its ability to regenerate and repair
cartilage. As we age, the cells in our body do not reproduce themselves as well, and, since IGF-I is a primary factor in the ability of
cells to grow and reproduce, it is highly desirable for its many antiaging and regenerative effects.
Epithelial growth factor stimulates normal skin growth.
Transforming growth factors A and B are helpful in healing wounds
and in the synthesis and repair of RNA and DNA. Fibroblast growth
factor stimulates the growth of new blood vessels and contributes to
tissue development and wound healing. Platelet-derived growth factor is involved in the healing of vascular wounds. It is released in conjunction with blood clotting during the healing process. Trypsin
inhibitors and other protease inhibitors help prevent the destruction of immune factors and growth factors by enzymes in the gastrointestinal tract. They also prevent the ulcer-causing bacteria, H. pylori,
from attaching to the walls of the stomach. In this way, they are instrumental in the healing of gastric ulcers.
Lactoferrin can also bind copper and deliver it in a form suitable for
absorption by the body. In addition, two carrier proteins are present
in colostrum. These assist in calcium absorption. Casein, which is
also an abundant source of amino acids to build new protein molecules, is the first; alpha-lactalbumin, which is present in appreciable
quantities only in first-milking colostrum, is the other protein carrier.
Cyclic adenosine monophosphate (CAMP) is a phosphorylated nucleotide in a very specialized form that transfers the chemical energy necessary to drive metabolic reactions to form new
protein, carbohydrate, and fat molecules.
Enzyme inhibitors, also known as “permeability factors,” are actually small proteins that slow down or inhibit the enzymatic breakdown
of proteins. They provide protection to the immune, growth and metabolic factors as they pass through the digestive tract.
There are many other substances present in colostrum, many present in minute quantities and they also provide benefits to first
milking humans who ingest colostrum routinely as a dietary supplement. However, there are two substances, in addition, to those
described above that may provide significant benefits. They are the
hormone melatonin, which has a direct effect on the establishment
of biological rhythms and proper sleep patterns; and relaxin, a hormone known to directly affect contracted muscles.
The Doctors’ Prescription
First-milking colostrum such as TBR Labs is a rich source of many health-promoting compounds. Only unadulterated, first-milking products without their fat
removed are likely to be rich in these immune, growth and metabolic factors. Some
companies de-fat their colostrum products, not being sensitive to the fact that fat is
not only a carrier of many of the most biologically active components in colostrum
but also that fat protects these compounds during processing. TBR Labs is true
first-milking colostrum—a whole food that is only minimally processed. We have
found health-conscious consumers get great results from this product.
While adults can use colostrum as both a capsule, powder or pineapple lozenge,
children tend to love the strawberry chewable.
TBR Labs is widely available through health distributers nationwide.
But if you have any trouble finding a source for it, visit wwwtbrlabs.net or call TBR
Labs toll-free at (800) 916-3681.
DID YOU
KNOW?
Organic Foods Appear
to Reduce Children’s
Pesticide Burden
A study to assess preschool children’s
organophosphorus pesticide exposure in the
Seattle metropolitan area made an interesting
discovery: the only child whose urine contained no measurable pesticide metabolites
lives in a family who buys exclusively organic
produce and does not use any pesticides at
home. Ninety-six children were included in
the study conducted by the University of
Washington Department of
Environmental Health.
SOURCE: Environmental Health
Perspectives, 2001;109(3):
299-303.
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