Whatever their site, Colostrum has been proven effective against the greater majority of infectious, or disease-causing agents. Bovine Colostrum also contains certain enzymes known as trypsin and protease inhibitors. These allow most of its components safe passage through the stomach acids. Once absorbed into the blood stream, colostrum's components proceed to rid the body of toxins, viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Mineral contents include Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorous, Sodium and Magnesium, to name a few.
All amino acids are also present.
Bovine colostrum contains five types of specific antibodies. The letters Ig, which means Immunoglobulin, identifies them. IgG is the most prevalent of anti-bodies found in colostrum. Their purpose is to help destroy invading pathogens. IgG carries the mother s passive immunity factors onto the receiver.