Ulcers and Colostrum
Scientific Commentary about Colostrum and Ulcers
“Most ulcers are caused by the bacteria Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori). Many researchers have shown the benefits of bovine colostrum for ulcers caused by H. pylori. They show that bovine colostrum can block the binding of Helicobacter species to the lining of the stomach and intestinal tract and therefore inhibit infection.” (Bitzan, Falk, Hamosh, Wada) “The risk of Diabetes (IDDM), H. pylori-related ulcers, Crohn’s disease, and atopic disease is lower in individuals who were breastfed during infancy. These same protective factors apply to supplemental colostrum for adults and children.”
(Beth Ley, PhD, COLOSTRUM: Nature’s Gift to the Immune System)
“Several colostrum components stimulate wound healing. Nucleotides, EgF, TgF, and IgF-1 stimulate skin growth and cellular growth and repair by direct action on DNA and RNA. These growth factors facilitate the healing of tissues damaged by ulcers, trauma, burns, surgery, or inflammatory disease. Colostrum’s wound-healing properties specifically benefit the skin, muscle, cartilage, bone, and nerve cells.” — Zoltan Rona, M.D., The American Journal of Natural Medicine, Mar. 1998
“Transforming Growth Factors (TGF) are polypeptides which promote cell proliferation, tissue repair and maintenance (wound healing) and embryonic development. Dr. F.J. Ballard, et al, found bovine colostrum contained up to 100 times the mitogenic potency of human colostrum.” — Beth Ley, PhD, Colostrum: Nature’s Gift to the Immune System
“Some companies now market genetically engineered versions of both IGF-1 and GH (growth factors in colostrum) and use them in healing, muscle-building, and anti-aging therapies as well as AIDS treatments.” — Lance S. Wright, M.D., Founder or American Holistic Medical Association
Colostrum contains interlukin-10, which reduces inflammation caused by arthritis, infection or injury whether from surgery or trauma. Colostrum contains lactoferrin, which defends against infection and cancerous tumors and is anti-inflammatory. “One of the major benefits of lactoferrin is its ability to reduce inflammation through the regulation of inflammatory cytokines such as Interleukin-1 (IL-1, Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor (TNF).” — Ley
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