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Colostrum - anyone else taking it?

lucidbarrier
lucidbarrier
I been taking bovine colostrum and have noticed a definite improvement in my symptoms. I was really close to going on Remicade (and iron IV injections) but cant afford $700 every 2 months right now. Colostrum costs $30 a bottle.

I think that the antibodies in the colostrum are killing whatever is exacerbating my ulcerative colitis, since my symptoms have become worse and my diarrhea more sour. I believe something is creating toxins in my colon and irritating the colon walls.

On a side note, I have read a lot into Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis possibly being a culprit in bringing on Chrohn's and Enterotoxigenic bacteroides fragillis being possibly a precursor for ulcerative colitis. I am not saying with any certainty this is the case or for all cases (pneumonia can be caused by viral or bacteria, for instance).

What are natural supplements are you all taking that you have noticed a marked improvement after taking?
ashley906
ashley906
I have not noticed any improvement from supplements. However, if your disease is bad enough that you need remicade, I know it''s expensive. There is a program where you can get humira for $5 a dose you and your physican might want to look into.
deleted_user
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lucidbarrier I've also started taking colostrum for my ulcerative colitis and in 2 weeks i'm doing better than i have for years maybe its all wishfull thinking but hey what ever works they want to take my colon next month so its time to try everything. what i've been doing is taking my colostrum 3 pills in the morning with a probiotic, hour or so later i eat an activia then tube of crackers for dinner at noon then at 3 i take three more colostrum then i have a decent meal for supper but it's got to be a bland supper that means nothing good to eat just stuff like rice with mushroom soup in it or mashed potatoes what ever but no meat so far its been helping alot and if you've lived with colitis you can live on a diet like this for a little while. everything i've read says you need to do this for 90 days to be healed we'll see what happens good luck to you and i'll let you know how it works for me have a good day


chuck
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lucidbarrier
lucidbarrier
Chuck, thats good to hear. I have noticed a definite improvement by taking this stuff. It has antibodies in it to many common microbes and also lactoferrin, Lactoferrin in itself is antiviral, antibacterial and has many other properties which makes it idea for anyone to take, not just people who are sick.

Might I also recommened L-glutamine in powder form? Your intestinal cells have a high affinity for this amino acid. Its been proven to help with people that have leaky gut syndrome and its been taken by athletes to recover from workouts. Its very important to maintaining a healthy intestinal lining and also to be used as fuel for the cells there.

I dont know if you know this or not, but rice is not a complete protein. Many cultures have eaten rice and beans for many years as a staple food and it turns out they are complimentary proteins. I am not saying to eat beans but just FYI on getting complete proteins in your diet to maintain and repair your bodies cells.

Best of luck to you, and feel free to contact me if you need to discuss something.