Colostrum is the milk produced by the mammary glands of mammals toward the end of pregnancy and during the first few days after birth. Often referred to as "first milk," colostrum triggers more than fifty biochemical processes in the newborn, providing the essential foundation for growth and proper immune system function throughout life. Despite its small volume, it is a whole food extremely rich in essential nutrients, growth factors, and antibodies essential for the healthy development of the newborn.
Dairy cow milk is the only milk produced by non-human mammals that meets all the criteria for safe transfer of colostrum to humans, since its key immunoglobulins are not species-specific. Bovine colostrum is actually much richer in immune factors than human colostrum, and it also contains factors that allow it to pass through the stomach while remaining active.
All-Life Colostrum is particularly beneficial for those who want to strengthen their upper respiratory system and immune function. It also promotes tissue healing.
AOR's All-Life Colostrum is sourced from North American cattle raised under the finest conditions and processed under the most stringent quality control to ensure optimum purity and potency. It is processed and packaged within twelve hours of collection from dairy cows. Colostrum obtained from cold climates is of higher quality, since the harsh winter weather causes increased production of factors that support the immune system in cows, compared to colostrum obtained from temperate climates. All-Life Colostrum contains 30% immunoglobulin G (IgG), almost double the amount found in other products on the market. All-Life Colostrum has been purified, but contains trace amounts of lactose; it has been freeze-dried to preserve the biological activity of its specific proteins.