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The real truth about bovine colostrum...

Bovine colostrum, once discarded as worthless several years ago, has made a return as the latest "wonder supplement" to promise everything from an increase in fat loss and brighter moods to "steroid-like" muscle growth and a stronger immune system.

According to recent claims, colostrum is,

"...the most potent natural substance yet discovered that helps athletes get the results they want. In fact, many bodybuilders and exercise experts say that colostrum is the most effective muscle-building agent they have ever used - without resorting to illegal (and dangerous) steroids."

Bovine colostrum

Bovine colostrum is the milk produced by cows in the first few days after calving. Although it is high in protein, much of the interest surrounding bovine colostrum centers around its high concentration of growth factors, such as insulin-like growth factor I and II.

In theory, supplementation with colostrum could elevate blood levels of these growth factors, leading to greater gains in muscle strength and size. However, one of the main arguments against supplementation with colostrum is that the gut degrades these growth factors before they enter the blood stream, rendering them useless.

Although this has put many off using colostrum, a number of recent studies show that bovine colostrum might be worth a second look...

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