Colostrum is a pre-milk nutrient provided by mammals to their newborns in the first few days of life to help ensure optimum health. Called “life’s first food,” colostrum provides over 90 beneficial nutrients, including protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, amino acids and enzymes. Some of the active nutrients in colostrum include, vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, E, folic acid and biotin as well as calcium, magnesium, potassium and phosphorous. In addition, colostrum is the only natural source of important growth and antimicrobial factors and antibodies (immunoglobulins), including lactoferrin and PRP, which is known to help regulate immune system function. Growth factors are natural substances that help promote normal, healthy development of various types of tissues and cells in the body, and they also help accelerate wound healing. They are known to help increase T cells, balance blood sugar levels and increase muscle growth and fat burning, as well as boost stamina and strength. Immunoglobulins are needed to support various immune responses, and they have an essential role because they help form antibodies. These specialized bioactive molecules are found in the circulatory and lymphatic systems, where they stand ready to defend against incoming bacteria, viruses or other pathogens.