In the first 48 hours after giving birth, a mother produces a special pre-milk fluid called colostrum. It contains substances that protect the infant's health, stimulate growth and contribute to over 50 other health-supportive processes. Colostrum's powerful ingredients have now been shown to benefit people of all ages. The benefits of supplementing with this unique food include:

Immune Support

FirstFood contains a full range of immune supportive agents called immunoglobulins. These antibodies naturally aid the body in its fight against foreign organisms. Pure colostrum is 20-25% immunoglobulins. One of the most important ingredients in colostrum is called IgF-1. This immunoglobulin has been studied for its ability to promote muscle growth and aid in the production of immune cells. It may also help in the maintenance of healthy blood sugar levels, and it can increase the burning of fat. This substance is particularly beneficial while fasting or dieting to ensure that the body is first burning fat stores instead of muscle protein.*

Anti-Aging Growth Factors

As we age, we produce fewer immune and growth factors, which are needed to support the repair of tissue and maintain health. Colostrum can provide many of these important factors, often included in anti-aging programs. The New England Journal of Medicine reported that the most effective anti-aging remedy is the addition of growth hormones to slow and possibly delay the aging process.

The growth factors naturally found in colostrum help the body regenerate muscle, nerve, bone and cartilage. These hormones also promote cell growth, tissue repair and wound repair. They affect all the structural cells of the body, helping to increase protein synthesis, build lean muscle tissue and burn fat for energy.*

Healthier Digestive System

The benefits of colostrum include the ability to help restore health to the bowel by encouraging the growth of beneficial bacteria. Colostrum contains substances called lysozyme and lactoferrin, which interfere with the growth of harmful bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. Many health professionals now believe that most health challenges begin in the bowel. Colostrum can play a significant role in the overall improvement of our intestinal health.*

Colostrum for Children

Babies need colostrum during their entry into the world outside the protective immunity of their mother's womb. Infants, with their developing immune systems, are extremely vulnerable. Many babies today are not breast fed even in the first few critical days. They have no source of colostrum unless they are given a supplement. Research shows that formula-fed children tend to have compromised immune and digestive systems. Bovine colostrum can help to restore these systems to optimum function. It is never too early or too late to introduce colostrum into the diet. Capsules may be easily opened and the powder sprinkled into baby formula and later into the child's food.*

Preparation and Safety of FirstFood

RBC's pure colostrum is harvested from healthy cows at a state licensed, USDA inspected dairy. The colostrum is closely monitored and shown by laboratory testing to be free of bacteria, herbicides, pesticides and antibiotics. It is collected in the first 24 hours after the birth of the cow's second calf, when the highest concentrations of immune and growth factors are present. It is then frozen for purity and sent to a licensed food processing facility for low-heat processing. The powder is measured into vegetable capsules in a FDA registered manufacturing laboratory.

Colostrum can safely be consumed without side effects or drug interactions. Colostrum is safe for those with milk allergies, and it contains almost no lactose. Those with lactose intolerance should not have a problem consuming colostrum.

Colostrum with NanoClusters

RBC blends colostrum with NanoClusters, an exclusive RBC ingredient recognized for its ability to enhance assimilation and utilization of nutritional supplements.*

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.