Anybody using/have used bovine colostrum? Your thoughts?
Ben Greenfield
Haven’t seen much data on the endurance side, there was studies conducted looking at its benefits in strength training but no significant improvements were shown in the studies I reviewed. Is anyone out there taking this from a health standpoint for there immune system?
The problem is getting that close to the udder without getting kicked in the head.
You can get a good look at a t-bone by sticking your head up the butchers ass, but… oh wait… its gotta be your bull.
Macca among others apparently; see Biestmilch writeup in the “What We Have Noticed Feature”
Is this not on the WADA list?
There have been a few studies showing that BC modulates the immune response in heavy training and racing,
and reduces the risk of upper resp. illnesses. However it seems to vary depending on the sport you practice. It
was shown to help in cycling and running, but didn’t show any improvements in swimming. There was a study showing
a small improvement in TT in cyclists (all the studies on cycling and BC were done at Univ. of Queensland). Haven’t looked
at the stats to make a final call but you can find the papers in pubmed.
Studies:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12131260
says TT improvement,
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11312068
says increases lean body mass better than whey protein when combined with 3xweek aerobic and heavy weights
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19902984
says
A review of studies investigating the influence of BC supplementation on exercise performance suggests that BC supplementation is most effective during periods of high-intensity training and recovery from high-intensity training.
The studies seem to use 60g/day which is awful high.
Tried this at the recommended doses, did not see noticeable effects. Probably none of my training qualifies as high-intensity…
I tried it as it was suggested to me when I was coached as I am asthmatic and respiratory viruses tend to linger and can ruin a season if picked up at the wrong time. Like a lot of things it was difficult to tell if it was working a mid all the other variables.
My dad who’s a farmer thought I was nuts though as he said the stomach of a new born lamb is only open to receive the antibodies for 6 or so hours after birth and beyond a day its of no more benefit than normal milk / milk powder. His logic was if was of continued benefit would not natural production of it last longer?