What are Proline Rich Polypeptides (PRPs)?
PRPs stand for Proline Rich Polypeptides. PRPs are probably the most important component in colostrum. PRP’s are also called Transfer Factor, Info-Peptides, Info-Proteins, or Cytokine Precusors. PRP’s are hormone like peptides that actively regulate the thymus gland, the bodies central command for the immune system. They can stimulate an under active immune system, as seen in microbial infections, and/ or they can calm down an overactive immune system as seen in allergies, chemical sensitivities and autoimmune disease. The concentration of PRPs in whole colostrum powder is between 1-3% of the total powder weight. Most manufacturers of colostrum powders remove the PRP fraction, lactose, minerals and water, using ultra-filtration technology, to elevate the protein content of the powder. This then reduced the immune balancing effectiveness of the colostrum powder. NanoProPRP colostrum is fortified to typically provide 6.1% PRP!
