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Originally Posted by mrsD
I don't think Colostrum works really. I tried it many years ago and it made me very ill...GI upsets... I returned it for refund at the store.
The purpose of the colostrum is to prime the GI tract for food.
Human breast milk is colostrum for the first couple of days too.
Infants (cows or people) have undeveloped GI tracts and colostrum serves a definite purpose then. But studies are really lacking that it does anything much for adults.
http://altmed.creighton.edu/colostrum/new_page_6.htm
Basically when a supplement type has been around for a LONG time like colostrum has, if it does not show distinct proveable benefits during this time, it is probably not going to. A great supplement gives great results, which can be measured in some way. (Mannatech products I believe fall into the UNmeasurable category as well).
I stay away from iffy things. If you have a real testosterone deficiency, then DHEA or treatment with the hormone from a doctor is the best way to go. You can have blood work to show a deficiency in testosterone. Men on chronic opiate therapy develop low pituitary functions and often use testosterone gels.
Another cause of low testosterone expression, is a lack of the blood proteins that carry it around the body. Low protein intake is the most common cause of this, and occurs as men age.
Some studies show whey protein in the form of shakes helps with this. (one cause of low protein is low acid in the stomach which may be related to using acid reducing drugs). If there is no acid, then the protein you eat is not digested properly --and the whey helps with this because it is pre-digested.
OSR #1 is very controversial, and this article states, has been taken off the market!
http://autism.about.com/b/2010/07/05...-confusion.htm
FDA letter:
http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/Enforcement.../ucm216216.htm |
The too little acid in stomach probably suits my scenario. Was on Prevacid for a number of years. Feel solid after a whey shake. Also feel great after anything that stimulates growth hormone-Colostrum, Ecklonia Cava, Mucuna Pruriens, Standard Process products. Colostrum hurt for the first day for me too by the way. It is supposed to heal the digestive tract. After the 3rd day, I felt great. Alot of people talk about Neuropathy affecting their gi tract. Many people can't drink alcohol as it exacerbates their symptoms. Alcohol aggravates and worsens ulcer. These things are supposed to increase gi tract healing times and by that mechanism may have a positive impact for people with Neuropathy. I have felt a definite boost in sleep and pain tolerance level. In fact, the 8 hours after I take Colostrum are pain free.
In regards to Testosterone and Adrenals, I have found the Ayurvedic herb Ashwaghanda to be the most effective antioxidant, strength giving, stress reducing supplement I have ever tried. Also increases memory, endurance and reduces Cortisol all the while balancing the HPA axis. Taken daily is supposed to lengthen Telomeres and extend life as well. I am leary of most Pharma drugs as they contain too many side effects and usually lead to you taking more Pharma drugs because of problems with one. For real Testosterone deficiency, the mushroom Cordyceps or herb Tribulis Terestris are ultra-effective and non-toxic.
Yes, the OSR got pulled by the Federal Delinquent Administration(FDA). But, I don't trust the FDA as far as I can throw them. Allowing dangerous Genetically Modified Organisms into our food supply and toxic bandaid drugs to replace real solution based medicine is a crime in my book. This organization is run by people from Monsanto and Big Pharma. That being said, unless you are really sick or toxic, OSR#1 isn't needed.