The colostrum used to make Immustem is taken from the cow in the first hours after calving. Mother Nature makes sure the cow produces a surplus of colostrum to ensure the calf’s survival. And the calf obtains colostrum immediately after birth and then at least 2 litres of colostrum within the first 12 hours of calving. On average the mother produces in excess of 10 litres of colostrum - the calf typically uses 3 litres. For the farmers the surplus is either waste, or some use it make a traditional food called “Beestings Pudding”. So only surplus colostrum is collected to make Immustem. No suffering is incurred by the cow or calf in the production of Immustem. No farmer would risk the health of their herd by selling off the needed colostrum. Calves are far more valuable than colostrum! We at IgBioscience pride ourselves on ensuring the highest ethical standards of our products.

Pure 100% colostrum is a daily health supplement; it helps increase energy and stamina, repairs and enhances the functioning of the gut, improves nutrient absorption, builds lean muscle and repairs damaged tissue. Organic colostrum helps regulate serotonin and dopamine, the brain’s “feel good” chemicals that enhance our moods. Many studies and clinical trials have demonstrated that colostrum can reduce inflammatory pain, alleviate Rheumatoid arthritis, and improve autoimmune disease such as Lupus, Crohn’s Disease and Multiple sclerosis. (I attest to the dramatic improvement in my own MS). Colostrum has also been shown to help balance blood sugar levels and aid weight loss in diabetics. Our 100% organic colostrum is used by the Welsh Rugby team (see the testimonial of Phil Greening on this site), British and Irish Lions and Tour de France cycling teams.

Immustem comes in capsules. We shall shortly be introducing colostrum powder.

Recommended dosage is minimum two capsules per day. However, there is no limit to how much you take as colostrum is a food supplement and can be taken in greater amounts. Personally, I take two capsules in the morning and two at night, half an hour either side of food. If my husband or I feel run down or very under pressure, we increase our dose until we feel better.

No, but I have had reports that you may find you feel a bit “loose” at the beginning. I didn’t! but we are all different and every so often someone mentions this. My husband says he felt “there was something going on inside” but wouldn’t go so far as to describe it as uncomfortable. Basically, the first thing Immustem does is ‘spring clean’ your gut and repair, rebuild and reseal the digestive tract lining. This is critical, as a damaged gut is a common vector for infections. Research has shown how food additives and new processing methods increase gut permeability and the incidence of autoimmune diseases. By repairing and resealing the gut lining, Immustem is a powerful tool to prevent infections.

Immustem is not a quick fix. The reason is, it helps your body heal itself and it can take time for your body to rebuild its defences and repair mechanisms. It can vary from person to person, of course, and this what we have found with our clients. Some experience improvements in a short space of time (as I did with my MS, and my father who has very severe MS), others take longer. Our experience is that change is gradual and over time you will experience eureka moments and notice improvements. We recommend taking it daily for a minimum of 3 months before taking a definitive view whether it works for you.

Yes, but if in doubt, always consult your doctor. Immustem heals the digestive tract so well that all substances taken internally - food, herbs, natural healing substances and medications - will become more available to the body.

Consult with your medical professional before taking any prescription drugs, over the counter medications, herbs or nutritional supplements. This includes colostrum.

Immustem is not suitable for children under 12 months. However, paediatricians can recommend that infants, who have not been breastfed, can be given colostrum to supplement their formula once they are taking cow's milk. Always take medical advice.

Colostrum can work for pets and other mammals because it is not species specific. The Immustem colostrum powder can be added to their water. People say that my little Jack Russell (11) seems to get younger every day! I tip a little powder into the cup of my hand and she licks it all up! She loves it.

This depends largely on your own personal choice. Colostrum is a dairy product, however, many vegetarians include eggs and dairy as part of their diet and colostrum would be suitable for that. Just a thought…..the Rishis (India's spiritual leaders), when adopting a vegan diet, have included colostrum for thousands of years

Immustem is 100% organic, and is a potent whole food that naturally contains a broad range of immune-boosters: immunoglobulins (your fist line of defence: IgA, IgF and IgM), enzymes, growth factors, peptides, nucleotides, vitamins, minerals, probiotics, essential fatty acids and amino acids. Containing all of the hormones used by the body in the right proportions, bovine colostrum has been scientifically proven to possess virtually identical immune and growth factors to human colostrum. Dairy colostrum is non-species specific and works effectively in humans and other animals.

DEFRA handles all farm controls and carries out routine inspections. All cows are registered by DEFRA which looks to ensure herds are free of BSE. Any herds with any signs of suspected BSE would automatically be destroyed. Also, the pastures our herds are grazed on are certified Organic, and certified free of herbicides, pesticides and no antibiotics are used. All batches are tested, to international standards, to make sure they are free of such contaminants.

There are testimonials from people with improved “gut health” after taking Immustem. If you have a dairy intolerance, seek advice from your practitioner.

There is a trace amount of cow's oestrogen in colostrum. This form of oestrogen is not bio-available to humans when taken orally. Immustem’s growth factors balance the body's sex and growth hormones - both male and female. It is advised that women taking HRT consult their doctor.

It is important to keep the colostrum from rancid oxidation on the shelf. Growth and immune factors are proteins, not a part of the fat.

The first milking after birth is reserved for the calf. The second milking of colostrum, collected during six to twelve hours after birth, is higher in IgG growth factor than subsequent milking. Because the level of IgG is high, the other more important healing components in colostrum, such as lactoferrin and PRP, are less. These factors are higher in the early season milk up to 24 hours after birth.

The word “pasteurizing” comes from the name of the inventor, Louis Pasteur, who invented the method of heating milk to kill pathogens and improve human health. Pasteurizing whole milk has reduced the risk of infection and saved millions of lives all over the world. Colostrum is an incredibly delicate substance that is easily destroyed if it's not harvested and processed in very specific ways. It has many live ingredients that are destroyed in most standard processing procedures. Colostrum is both heat and time sensitive and is treated with enormous care and skill so the product is not denatured: lower temperature pasteurising with rapid chilling and low temperature spray drying preserve the bioactivity of the molecules. Many other colostrum products are not processed in this very delicate way, meaning the live antigen ingredients in colostrum are destroyed, rendering it useless. They won't tell you this of course. That is why Immustem is second to none and one of the most powerful colostrum products on the market today. That's why it's used by Wales Rugby, British and Irish Lions and other top level athletes.