The History of Colostrum — A 5,000-Year Story
Long before "superfood" was a word, humans knew colostrum was special.
Photo: Dairy cows grazing on pasture, New Zealand (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons)
Ancient Use
- India (Ayurveda) — colostrum has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years, valued for immune and digestive support
- Scandinavian tradition — farmers saved colostrum ("beestings") as a precious first food, often baked into special dishes
- Folk wisdom worldwide — farmers observed that newborn animals thrived only on this "first milk" and prized it for their families too
The Science Era
- 20th century — scientists identified the key components: immunoglobulins (antibodies), growth factors, lactoferrin and probiotics
- 1980s-90s — New Zealand, with its clean, grass-fed dairy industry, became the world centre for high-quality bovine colostrum
- Today — colostrum is one of the most researched natural supplements for immunity and gut health, with hundreds of published studies
Why New Zealand Colostrum?
New Zealand's strict farming standards and grass-fed cows produce colostrum rich in active immunoglobulins — which is why New Image International sources its colostrum there.
From Ancient Remedy to Alpha Lipid Lifeline®
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Sources & Further Reading
- Colostrum — Its Composition, Benefits as a Nutraceutical: A Review — Food and Nutrition Journal: Ayurvedic physicians of India have used bovine colostrum since cows were first domesticated
- Bovine Colostrum and Its Potential for Human Health and Nutrition — National Institutes of Health (NIH/NCBI)
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