The first milk.
Everything in it.
The first milk. Everything in it.
You may be asking yourself: “What is colostrum?” Colostrum (colostrum, first milk or colostrum) is the first milk of every mammal and is only produced in this form in the first 72 hours immediately after birth.
Colostrum differs fundamentally from normal milk in that it contains ingredients that are absolutely unique in nature in this complexity and concentration.
Colostrum. The Power of Nature.
In colostrum, the individual active ingredients are contained in a 100% natural and optimal composition and have been developed by nature itself in a long and natural evolutionary process to protect the newborn from bacterial and viral infections and to prevent many potentially dangerous diseases.
In addition to a balanced balance of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, colostrum contains a combination of bioactive substances that are vital for the baby’s immune defense and regeneration.
The superfood for calves.
Every cow produces this very special “super milk” in the first few hours of her calf’s life. The calves are born without their own immunization. Only the first vaccination with maternal colostrum gives them a healthy start to a happy cow’s life. The first milk of cows therefore contains four times as many immune factors as human colostrum.
These antibodies are the most important components in terms of protection for the newborn calf. They ensure the development of general defenses in the first weeks of life and thus provide perfect protection against infections.
The most important tasks of the immunoglobulins include the neutralization of viruses, bacteria, fungi and metabolic end products in the newborn calf.
The growth factors in colostrum in turn influence inflammatory processes, the restoration of damaged tissue, e.g. after injuries, and the regeneration and optimization of organ functions in the newborn calf. In addition, colostrum contains special glycoproteins and protease inhibitors that protect the bioactive components it contains from decomposition in the infant’s digestive system.
And for people.
This extraordinary combination of over 400 interactive substances found in the first milk of cows is 99% identical to human colostrum*.
Colostrum is therefore perfectly tailored to the respective organism “by nature”, so to speak. And this highly complex cocktail of colostrum ingredients cannot be reproduced even in a laboratory.
In particular, the colostrum from the first two surplus milkings after the birth of the calf guarantees the highest possible concentration of nutrients.
Bestvital® BIO Colostrum products
Medsportiv GmbH has been developing and distributing innovative colostrum-based preparations for human consumption for over 20 years, in particular the excellent BIO colostrum products of the protected Bestvital® brand.
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As the first food that mammals receive in the first few hours of their lives, colostrum is of particular importance. This is because it is vital for the survival of the young organism. All relevant ingredients such as immunoglobulins (antibodies), growth factors, vitamins, minerals etc. have been developed by nature for these crucial first hours and days.
To date, no other combination of nutrients is known that has such a high density of natural vital substances. The ingredients in colostrum therefore offer newborn life optimum protection against pathogenic germs such as viruses, bacteria or fungi and ensure healthy growth.
Of course, no colostrum is withheld from the calf, because the raw material for Bestvital® BIO-Colostrum products comes 100% from pure surplus milk.
(*Unfortunately, as a manufacturer/distributor, we are prohibited from making healing statements regarding the effects of colostrum products on humans. At this point we must refer to numerous existing medical studies or to the relevant specialist literature).
To provide the calf with all the nutrients it needs for an optimal start in life in the first hours of its life, colostrum consists of a completely natural composition with over 400 highly concentrated vital substances.
And this nutrient mix can neither be artificially produced in the laboratory nor replaced by plant substances. Important ingredients include amino acids, vitamins, minerals, immunoglobulins, growth factors, lactoferrin, proline-rich polypeptides, cytokines, glycoproteins and many more.
The very first colostrum produced by the mother is, of course, always given to the calf. It is essential for the health and survival of the new-born. Of course, this is also in the primary interest of every farmer.
However, since the mother produces considerably more colostrum (approx. 15-20 l) than the calf needs (approx. 5-7 l), the surplus (which was usually simply poured away in the past) can thus also be utilised for humans.
In this context, professional further processing of the first batch is particularly important. Our Bestvital® organic colostrum products are therefore produced using the most modern and gentle processing methods in the world.
Due to the so-called placental barrier, the immune substances that are vital for the calf’s survival are not passed on before birth. These antibodies only enter the calf’s organism directly after calving (for approx. 72 hours) via the colostrum administration.
This is why cow colostrum contains more than 4 times as many immune factors as human colostrum. Due to the similar composition, cow colostrum can be particularly well utilized by humans, as many components of the first milk are not species-specific*.
To ensure that our Bestvital® products are absolutely free from antibiotics and hormones, we only use organic colostrum from controlled organic cattle herds in Germany.
(*Unfortunately, as a manufacturer/distributor, we are prohibited from making healing statements regarding the effects of colostrum products on humans. At this point we must refer to numerous existing medical studies or to the relevant specialist literature).
Colostrum has a high concentration of nutrients that can be important for people in a wide variety of areas. With a targeted supply of natural vital substances, it is much easier for the body to maintain a natural balance*.
However, the concentrated ingredients in colostrum can supply the body with numerous essential building blocks, not only when consumed as a food, but also when used externally for careful skin care.
(*Unfortunately, as a manufacturer/distributor, we are prohibited from making healing statements regarding the effects of colostrum products on humans. At this point we must refer to numerous existing medical studies or to the relevant specialist literature).
Bestvital® Colostrum. Everything in it.
* Important!
All Bestvital® Colostrum vital substance products are legally classified as food or dietary supplements and are not a substitute for medical treatment or prescribed medication.
Due to the German Medicines Act, we as manufacturers and distributors are not legally permitted to claim health, performance-enhancing and/or special medical effects of our Bestvital® Colostrum products.
We can only make statements about what function colostrum fulfills in nature and what possible consequences this may have for humans.
We must therefore refer you to the worldwide colostrum literature for observational studies and medical studies. We therefore ask for your understanding. Thank you very much!