Is it dangerous to take bovine colostrum if I have an overactive immune system?
Bovine colostrum does not boost your immune system so that it becomes overactive all the time. Instead, it provides a trigger so that your immune system can react more efficiently and effectively when foreign substances such as virus enter your body. The benefits of colostrum in selected diseases 1) Gastrointestinal diseases a) Leaky Gut Syndrome Leaky gut syndrome is a very common condition in which the lining of the small intestine becomes inflamed, usually caused by alcohol/drinks containing caffeine, overuse of antibiotics, contaminated food or consumption of large quantities of refined carbohydrates (sugar and processed flour). A person with such condition is more vulnerable to infections. Colostrum can be of substantial value in this regard, as it contains a number of antibodies that bind to invading microorganisms and hold them in check while they are destroyed by white blood cells. b) Inflammatory bowel disease This category includes Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease whi
