Thousands of articles have been written on the health benefits of colostrum. Colostrum has been known to effectively help build the immune system and treat many ailments and diseases. Now, scientists are learning that colostrum can have huge health benefits for the heart. Current scientific knowledge shows what dietary supplementation of bovine colostrum taken on a routine basis can do for heart function and physiology. The following article discusses that information.
Growth Hormone IGF-1
IGF-1 works together with growth hormone that is found in bovine colostrum; these hormones work on the function of the heart muscle as well as repairing the heart muscle. All heart muscle cells have receptors for IGF-1 and growth hormone. IGF-1 has been shown to work indirectly on the heart and operate by using separate hormonal pathways. Growth hormone has been shown to work directly on the heart.
Research studies have also shown that both growth hormone and IGF-1 have stimulatory effects on heart muscle cells and it is believed that this occurs through the pathway by which the cells use calcium. It has also been shown that administration of growth hormone to patients with congestive heart failure can induce a marked improvement in heart function and clinical status. In this way,
Quality Colostrum has no Cholesterol
Many are confused thinking that colostrum and milk are related. The fact is that colostrum and milk are two totally different substances. Colostrum comes first from the mother then milk comes second. There is a period of time when both milk and colostrum are mixed together. However, high quality colostrum has virtually no milk present. Individuals with high serum cholesterol or high triglycerides can safely use bovine colostrum because it does not have any cholesterol. For this reason, patients looking to benefit their heart but have medical issues with cholesterol should seek out the highest quality colostrum on the market.
Dr. Kleinsmith is considered one of the world's leading experts on colostrum as a health supplement. He is sought-after for media appearances; he travels worldwide in his continuing efforts to enhance the level of health for people everywhere. His first book sold over half of a million prints worldwide. You can read more about the benefits of colostrum at www.ImmuneTree.com
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