Wat is precies cytoloog en wat is colostrum?

cytoloog/colostrum. Wat is precies cytoloog en/of colostrum?

Colostrum is een stof die gehaald wordt uit de eerste moedermelk zowel bij dier als mens en dit colostrum wordt gezien als een belangrijk product binnen immuuntherapie en als immuunversterkend middel bij bv. chemo, bestraling of grote operaties. Colostrum schijnt niet alleen goed te zijn bij een ziekte als kanker of aids, maar ook bij de taaie slijmziekte en vele andere aandoeningen die met ons immuunsysteem hebben te maken. Dr. Betty Kamer legt, weliswaar in het Engels, in mijn ogen heel goed uit wat colostrum en cytoloog precies inhoudt. Zie op haar website: The Cytolog Story:
The Next Generation of Immune Boosters: http://www.bettykamen.com/newsletters/9909

Het middel transferfactor plus wordt algemeen gezien als een interessant middel dat juist ook colostrum bevat, of is gehaald uit colostrum. Wel is transfer factor plus een commercieel product en wordt niet gezien als een geneesmiddel maar een voedingsmiddel en wordt ook niet vergoed.

We vinden in Pubmed wel een aantal studies die gerelateerd zijn aan colostrum zoals deze twee:

1: J Exp Ther Oncol. 2007;6(2):89-106. Links

1: Postepy Hig Med Dosw (Online). 2005;59:309-23. Click here to read Links

[Therapeutic properties of proteins and peptides from colostrum and milk]

[Article in Polish]

Zimecki M, Artym J.

Zak³ad Terapii Doœwiadczalnej Instytutu Immunologii i Terapii Doœwiadczalnej PAN im. Ludwika Hirszfelda we Wroc³awiu. zimecki@iitd.pan.wroc.pl

Colostrum and milk are rich in proteins and peptides which play a crucial role in innate immunity when transferred to the offspring and may accelerate maturation of the immune system in neonates. The immunotropic properties of these proteins prompted investigators research their potential application in prevention and therapy. Lactoferrin (LF) exhibits antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitice, and antitumoral activities. It is protective with regard to intestinal epithelium, promotes bone growth, and accelerates the recovery of immune system function in immunocompromised animals. LF was tried in the treatment of hepatitis C infection and the intestinal form of graft-versus-host disease (GvHD). A proline-rich polypeptide (PRP) demonstrated a variety of immunotropic functions, including the promotion of T-cell maturation and inhibition of autoimmune disorders. PRP, in the form of chewable tablets (Colostrinin) was recently found to improve or stabilize the health status of Alzheimer's disease patients. Casein and casein-derived peptides showed protective activities in enamel demineralization and as caries-preventing agents. The protein hydrolyzates were also protective in diabetic animals, reduced tumor growth, had antihypertensive activity and diminished colicky symptoms in infants. Glycomacropeptide (GMP), a peptide derived from kappa-casein, exhibited various antibacterial and antithrombotic activities. Alpha-lactalbumin (LA) demonstrated antiviral, antitumoral and anti-stress properties. LA-enriched diets were anxiolytic, lowered blood pressure in rats, prevented diarrhea, and led to a better weight gain in malnourished children. HAMLET, a complex of LA and oleic acid, was effective in patients with cutaneous papillomas. Lysozyme found application in infant formulas, the treatment of periodentitis, and the prevention of tooth decay. Milk enriched in lysozyme was used in feeding premature infants suffering from concomitant diseases. Interesting, antibacterial properties were exhibited by lactoperoxidase. Both lysozyme and lactoperoxidase required cooperative action with LF in combating bacteria. In conclusion, preparations derived from milk and colostrum are effective, easily bioaccessible, and safe, finding wide application in prevention and therapy for newborns and adults.

PMID: 15995598 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Milk-derived proteins and peptides of potential therapeutic and nutritive value.

Zimecki M, Kruzel ML.

Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences, Weigla 12, 53-114 Wroclaw, Poland.

Milk and colostrum are rich in proteins and peptides which play a crucial role in development of the immune system in mammalian offspring. Immunotropic properties of these compounds prompted investigators to search for their utility in prevention and therapy of various disorders in humans. The following constituents of milk are of particular interest: 1) Lactoferrin (LF)--exhibits antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiparasite and antitumor activities. It is protective with regard to intestinal epithelium, promotes bone growth and accelerates recovery of the immune system function in immunocompromised animal; 2) A Proline-Rich Polypeptide (PRP) shows a variety of immunotropic functions, including promotion of T-cell maturation and inhibition'of autoimmune disorders. PRP was recently found to improve or stabilize the Instrumental Activity of Daily Living status in Alzheimer's disease patients. 3) Casein--has been protective in experimental bacteremia by eliciting myelopoiesis. Casein hydrolyzates were also protective in diabetic animals, reduced the tumor growth and diminished colicky symptoms in infants. Casein-derived peptides have been found to have antihypertensive effects. Glycomacropeptide (GMP)--a peptide derived from kappa casein, exhibits antibacterial and antithrombotic activities. 4) Alpha lactalbumin (LA)--demonstrates antiviral, antitumor and anti-stress properties. LA-enriched diets were anxiolytic, lowered blood pressure in rats, prevented diarrhea and led to a better weight gain in malnourished children. 5) Lysozyme--is effective in treatment of periodentitis and prevention of tooth decay. Milk enriched in lysozyme was used in feeding premature infants suffering from concomitant diseases. 6) Lactoperoxidase--shows antibacterial properties. In conclusion, milk-derived proteins and peptides are bio-accessible and safe for the prevention and treatment of numerous disorders in humans.

PMID: 17407968 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

cytoloog, colostrum