What is Colostrum?

Colostrum is a substance produced by female mammals during late pregnancy and in the first few days after giving birth. It is the first food, and the means of transferring important immune and growth factors from mother to newborn. Colostrum contains antibodies that stimulate a newborn infant's immunity against disease. It also contains an abundance of nutrients including vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids. Colostrum is lower in fat and higher in protein than ordinary milk. Bovine Colostrum Research has shown that the molecular structure of bovine colostrum is identical to human colostrum, and that the immune and growth factors found in bovine colostrum are beneficial to humans of all ages. Some bovine colostrum benefits include enhanced immune function, increased energy levels, fat loss, muscle gain, antiaging, acceleration of healing and an increase in general vitality and wellbeing.

contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia, Foot and Mouth Disease and Rinderpest. Milk production hormone - BST (Bovine Somatropin), and which is prohibited from use in New Zealand. Pesticides Other undesirable residues MIP Colostrum is chilled, rather than frozen, in order to maintain integrity and biological activity of the Immunoglobulins, growth factors and other biological active components. MIP Colostrum is pasteurised to the most demanding of International Standards 72C for 15 seconds, so that the highest microbiological quality is assured. MIP Colostrum is further processed at low temperatures using proprietary technologies and manufactured using processes and equipment that are accredited to the internationally recognised Quality Assurance Standards, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. Underpinning the Quality Management System is a HACCP based registered Product Safety Programme (PSP). The PSP incorporates all aspects of risk associated with the manufacture, packaging and storage of Colostrum. This includes the control of people, engineering and maintenance, the environment, manufacturing and product testing, Quality Control and pathogen management. These high standards of production mean we can bring you the highest quality New Zealand colostrum supplements.
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About MIP Colostrum

MIP Colostrum is collected from the first five milkings from selected dairy herds of healthy, pasture-fed dairy cows. Colostrum production and collection from the dairy farm is required to meet very strict quality control parameters and is covered by a Product Safety Programme (PSP). All applicable herds are certified by AgriQuality New Zealand as being free from: List A diseases such as Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) which is also known as 'Mad Cow' Disease,

Why Choose Colostrum?

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Maxi Immuno Plus (MIP) Colostrum is 100% Pure and Undiluted New Zealand Colostrum MIP Colostrum is 100% pure and undiluted New Zealand Colostrum which means you get much better and faster results. MIP Colostrum harvested from New Zealand dairy cows is independently regarded as the finest in the world, free from pesticides, antibiotics and synthetic hormones. New Zealand dairy cows are farmed in natural healthy conditions the whole year round. Strict New Zealand quality standards ensure the very latest product quality controls. Quality Costs Less
Many other Colostrums are diluted with up to 80% skim-milk powder, use a highpressure process or overheat the Colostrum powder in the manufacturing process so that important fragile bio-components are destroyed.

Serving Size: Mix 1 tsp MIP Colostrum Powder with half glass lukewarm water until dissolved. MIP Colostrum Powder can be applied to gums in cases of sensitive teeth, mouth sores and to gargle by inflamed and soar throat. For minor cuts, abrasions or irritable skin conditions sprinkle MIP Colostrum Powder directly to skin area. Enhanced Biological Activity A unique

Because MIP Colostrum is 100% pure and undiluted you get significant better results and only need one to two capsules per day rather than up to four times more what other products require. Quality costs less and brings you better results. MIP Colostrum Capsules: 90 capsules @ 500mg pure undiluted Maxi Immuno Plus Colostrum per bottle. Serving Size: 1-2 MIP Colostrum Capsules daily, with a glass of water 20 minutes before food. In sport, for maximum benefit, take an additional 2 capsules MIP Colostrum directly after sport/exercise.

energizing process enhances our MIP Colostrum to ensure optimal biological activity.

Vegetarian capsules Our vegetarian capsules are made from cellulosic raw materials that satisfy vegetarian and cultural needs. These vegetable capsules are easy to swallow, starch-free, gluten-free and preservative-free and meet the strict dietary needs of customers that choose a vegetarian lifestyle. Vegetarian capsules also benefit the absorption of the immune- and growth factors found in our MIP Colostrum. Integrity and Results MIP Colostrum is being shipped to over 125 different countries for 12 years and
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MIP Colostrum Powder: 80g pure undiluted Maxi Immuno Plus Colostrum per bottle.

have thousands of satisfied repeat customers. You can order with Confidence!

MIP Bovine Colostrum Benefits

MIP Bovine Colostrum is not only a highly nutritious functional food, it also contains many life supporting and health promoting substances. MIP Colostrum has many functions and components which makes it the most important food in the world. MIP Colostrum contains growth factors, antibodies, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids, and other essential nutrients. Among these components is the ability to fight disease and to promote growth and well-being. Studies conducted by respected scientists, researchers and doctors around the world have identified just how beneficial the components of bovine colostrums are. Evidence from these studies show colostrums can destroy viruses, toxins, bacteria, yeast and parasites. List of MIP Colostrum Benefits:

Calms a hyperactive immune system Stimulates an under active immune system Burns fat instead of muscle when dieting or fasting Inhibits viruses from reproducing Growth factors regulate cholesterol level Stimulate growth of new skin to repair tissue damaged by burns, surgery or inflammation

Colostrum is the only natural source of these vital growth and healing factors and cannot be laboratory reproduced. It is the natural, safe source of essential growth and immune factors necessary for our survival.

How Does Colostrum Work?

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Enhanced immune system Destroying viruses, bacteria and parasites Growth factors help grow and repair muscle and cartilage Helps repairing skin tissue Gives more youthful and elastic skin Provides more energy Enhances lean muscle mass growth / firmer muscles Enhances the feeling of well-being Helps with pain relief Better digestion and bowel function Protects against infections entering the digestive tract Heals burns with less scarring

Colostrum Helps With Nutrient Uptake MIP Colostrum enhances assimilation of nutrients through the intestines and thus increases the efficiency of carbohydrate and amino acid uptake. Growth factors in MIP Colostrums help "seal" the lining of the small intestine and provide protection from invading organisms and from ulceration, so more of the nutrients from the food you eat can be utilized as fuel for exercise, whether of the cardiovascular or muscle-building variety. This partially accounts for the increased levels of energy users of MIP Colostrums report.

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MIP Colostrum Contains Vitamins and Minerals for Overall Health and Vitality Some of the many active components within MIP Colostrum include such vitamins as: A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, E, Folic Acid and Biotin. Mineral contents include Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorous, Sodium and Magnesium, to name a few. All amino acids are also present. Quality Costs Less
Did you know that many Colostrum supplements are 80% skim-milk powder or use processes that destroy many of the fragile bio-components? MIP Colostrum is 100% Pure and undiluted New Zealand Colostrum which means you get much better and faster results and it costs less!

Colostrum can even neutralize poisonous toxins and helps its expulsion out of the Immunoglobulin (A, D, E, G and M): Each performs its own function but as a whole they neutralize toxins and fight viruses and bacteria. PRP (Polyproline-Rich Peptides) is a master regulator of the thymus gland (in charge of producing Tcells that fight viruses and antigens). PRP balances an under active immune system and an over active immune system where the body is actually attacking itself (MS, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Sclera Derma and allergies). If you suffer from an auto-immune disease or from frequent infections, colostrum may help.

Colostrum Immune Factors and Immunoglobins

What are Immune Factors? In addition to immunoglobulins there are other substances in MIP Colostrum that have an immune function. Collectively they have been termed "Immune Factors". Their function is to complement the various functions associated with the immune response. What are Immunoglobulins? The immunoglobulins are a group of specialised bio-active proteins or molecules found in serum and other tissue fluids, including the milk of all mammals. There are five classes of immunoglobulin that are recognised in mammals Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Immunoglobulin A (IgA), Immunoglobulin M (IgM), Immunoglobulin E (IgE), and Immunoglobulin D (IgD). The function of these molecules is to bind to invading organisms and to activate specific actions that help to prevent infection and to rid the body of disease causing agents. They function in cell killing, inflammation and prevention of
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MIP Colostrum and Immune Function

MIP Colostrum Strengthens the Immune System to Fight Invading Bacteria, Viruses, and Antigens MIP Colostrum contains both broad spectrum and specific factors that help our body fight off all sorts of viral, bacterial, fungal and allergenic invaders. MIP Colostrum supplements the body with the actual critical immune factors that the body needs to fight infection (Immunoglobulin, Leukocytes, Cytokines, Lactoferrin, Interferon, and PRP). MIP Colostrum contains five types of specific antibodies. The letter Ig, which means Immunoglobulin, identifies them. These anti-bacterial and anti-viral factors in colostrums are known by such names as IgG, IgM, IgD, and IgE. Most circulate in the blood and lymph systems ready to attack invading bacteria, viruses, allergens and fungi. IgG is the most prevalent of anti-bodies found in MIP colostrums. Their purpose is to help destroy invading pathogens.

bacterial and viral attachment. The most prevalent class of immunoglobulin in all species is IgG. Immunoglobulins have an integral role in the immune defence system in that they form antibodies.

growth factors are also capable of increasing T-cells, accelerating healing, balancing blood sugar levels, increasing muscle and bone growth, increasing fat utilization and increasing stamina and strength. Growth factors in MIP Colostrum include: Insulin-like growth factor I and II (IgF-1 and IgF-II): Every cell in our body has an IgF-1 receptor. IgF1 allows each cell to enter an active stage. This means that the cell can then heal itself or replicate. IgF-1 is also believed to cross the blood brain barrier to provide increased mental acuity and increase Serotonin uptake.

MIP Colostrum and Growth Factors

What are Growth Factors? Growth factors are very small bio-active molecules which promote growth and maturation of various cell types and tissues. They are found in very high concentrations in MIP Colostrum. They not only stimulate normal growth and development but also help regenerate and accelerate the repair of aged or injured muscle, skin, bone, cartilage and nerve tissues. Growth factors also stimulate the body to burn fat for fuel instead of muscle tissue in times of fasting or dieting. They also help build lean muscle and have been shown to have a positive effect on athletic performance. This is why bovine colostrum is increasingly being used in bodybuilding regimes. Learn more about colostrum bodybuilding. MIP Colostrum Provides Powerful Growth Factors MIP Colostrum contains powerful antiaging and growth factors (epithelial growth factor, EgF, insulin-like growth factor -1, transforming growth factor A & B, TgF A & B and growth hormone, GH). These vital growth factors boost cell and tissue growth by stimulating DNA and RNA formation. Studies show that these

The growth factors in Colostrums are the most widely researched and reported hormonal factors in the world today. Naturally produced by a young and healthy body but decreasing with age, growth hormone replacement shows outstanding promise in reversing or slowing the aging process.

MIP Colostrum Bodybuilding and Sports Performance

Colostrum benefits also extend to exercise, bodybuilding and sports performance. MIP Colostrum Builds Lean Muscle One of the real problems with achieving muscular development lies, not just in harnessing anabolism (growth) but in preventing catabolism (breakdown). MIP Colostrum contains two important compounds that work together to
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accomplish the building of lean muscle mass. The first of these, called IgF-1, is a small peptide with a more potent anabolic effect than any known compound including all the steroids. Research has shown that during exercise, IgF-1 is the signal which triggers muscle cell proliferation. IgF-1 works hand in hand with growth hormone (GH) for the building of lean muscle mass. Colostrum Helps the Body Use Energy Efficiently Athletes require strength and stamina to compete. Anything that will enhance endurance and maximize fuel is certainly an asset. During heavy workouts and in times of hunger the body burns its own protein instead of fat. Studies have shown that Colostrum shifts fuel utilization from carbohydrate to fat, actually preventing the body from burning glucose for energy. The additional growth factors in MIP Colostrum keep concentrations in the body high enough so that protein (muscle) is not compromised during heavy workouts. It also stimulates glucose transport in the muscle, making more efficient use of the available fuel. Athletes and body builders often report that they lose weight while gaining inches. MIP Colostrum Promotes Fast Recovery After Exercise Each time we exercise strenuously, we cause minor injuries to muscle tissue. The musclebuilding factors in MIP Colostrum repair this damage and

strengthen the muscles. The benefits of MIP Colostrum extend to nearly all structural cells of the body. IgF-1 is the best-known compound for synthesis and repair of cartilage. Other compounds known as Transforming Growth Factors A and B are known for their ability to enhance healing and in the synthesis and repair of both RNA and DNA. Edmund Burke, Ph.D. reports on research involving the Finnish Olympic Ski Team: The athletes worked out extremely hard and their blood creatine-kinase levels were monitored over a seven day period. Creatine-kinase is a critically important muscle-cell enzyme that has been shown to be a marker of muscle-cell damage if detected in the blood. Thus, when blood creatine levels rise, it is often a sign of significant muscle damage. Compared to team members who drank placebos, the athletes who consumed Colostrum showed roughly one half the blood creatine-kinase levels four days after acute exercise. They also said that they were less fatigued and that their performance seemed to have improved. If you are a professional athlete or someone who wants to get the most your exercise or bodybuilding regime, find out how colostrum supplements can benefit you.

Study Summaries on Colostrum and Athletic Performance: Because of its ability to increase stamina and endurance, the effects of bovine colostrum on athletic performance has been the subject of many studies. Supplementing with 20 grams per day in combination with exercise training was shown to increase bone and lean muscle

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mass in active men and women after a period of eight weeks.(Nutrition, 2001) The tissue composition of resistancetrained limbs experienced a significantly greater increase in circumference and cross-sectional area in people taking 60 grams of colostrum for eight weeks compared to taking whey protein for the same amount of time. (European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2004) Bovine colostrum supplementation during training significantly increased peak anaerobic power, but had no effect on anaerobic work capacity (Journal of Sports Science, 2003) In a randomized, double-blind placebo study, 51 active males received 8 weeks of training while consuming either 60 grams per day of bovine colostrum or 60 grams per day of whey protein powder. Vertical jump performance in the colostrum group increased 3.0 cm, but only 1.3 cm in the whey protein group. ( 2000 Pre-Olympic Congress, Sports Medicine and Physical Education, International Congress on Sport Science, Brisbane, Australia) Bovine colostrum supplementation at 20 grams or 60 grams per day provided an improvement in time trial performance in cyclists after a 2 hour ride at 65% VO2 max. Improvements in performance times were: 37 seconds faster for placebo group, 134 seconds faster for the 20 grams per day colostrum group, and 158 seconds faster for the 60 grams per day colostrum group (Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 2002) Bovine colostrum helped make distance cyclists retain more energy following a bout of intensive training. Those cyclists using colostrum performed at a higher level with fewer signs of fatigue during tests taken after their 5 days of intensive training (Journal of Sports Medicine, September, 2006)

Skeletal muscle is able to repair itself through regeneration. However, an injured muscle often does not fully recover its strength because the process is hindered. IGF-1 can improve muscle healing and regenerations(Muscle and Nerve, 2003) After 8 weeks of colostrum supplementation, elite field hockey players improved significantly in the 5 x 10 meters sprint, compared to the whey fed group (Paper presented at NSCA National Conference and Exhibition, Orlando, 2000)

Other MIP Colostrum Health Components

Besides immune and growth factors, MIP Colostrum contains many other substances that are beneficial for health.
Leukocytes

White blood cells that stimulate the production of interferon which has been shown to slow viral reproduction and inhibit the viruses penetration of the cellular wall.
Lysozyme

A hydrolysing agent with immune system boosting capabilities that can destroy bacteria and viruses on contact.
Cytokines

These are composed of Interleukins that regulate the immune response. They also control cell to cell communication and boost the activity of T-cells. One cytokine, interleukin-10 is highly anti-inflammatory, especially in arthritic joints. Cytokines are also highly antiviral and anti-tumorous.
Glycoprotein and Trypsin Inhibitors

They keep the immune and growth factors in MIP Colostrum from destruction in the stomach and Gastro Intestinal tract. They also prevent the Helicobacter Pylori Bacteria (shown to be the cause of
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stomach ulcers) from attaching to the stomach wall.

Lymphokines

Hormone-like peptides that regulate immune response. Oligo polysaccharides and glyco-conjugates are saccharides (sugars) that attract and bind to pathogens such as streptococcus E coli, salmonella, cryptosporidia, giardia, entamoeba, shigella, clostridium difficile toxins A & B and cholera and prevent them from attaching to or entering the body's intestinal mucus membranes.
Lactoferrin

An iron binding protein with antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. It has been shown to effect cancer, HIV, herpes, chronic fatigue syndrome, Candida albicans and other infections. Lactoferrin plays an important role in our body's defence against disease.
Polyproline-Rich Peptides (PRP)

A hormone that regulates the thymus gland, which regulates the production of Tcells. PRP can stimulate a weak immune system and can balance an overactive immune system. An overactive immune system has been shown to be linked to multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, asthma and allergies.
Antibodies

Antibodies are very specialized molecules that are produced by the body's immune system. They are produced in response to the host being exposed to an immunogenic or foreign substance (antigen) such as an infectious microbe. There action is to ward off and or neutralise potentially disease-causing agents. A very important feature of antibodies is that are directed specifically to their antigen that induced their formation.

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