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Viruses are extremely tiny- much smaller viruses.
than bacteria. They invade individual - Proline Rich polypeptide, is a small
cells and turn them into tiny factories protein chain in colostrum with the same
to make more viruses. The pharmaceutical ability to regulate the immune system as
community has developed antibiotic after the hormones of they thymus gland, as
antibiotic to target an ever-growing reported by a 1979 study published in
group of bacterial pathogen, yet few Immunology.
medicines today work on viral infections. Proline Rich poly peptide helps regulate
Health-care practitioners have little the immune system to maintain balance
ammunition when it comes to viruses. between under and over-activity-
Viral diseases include colds and flu, extremely important for those with
chicken pox, hepatitis, measles, herpes, autoimmune disease. It is also a very
viral pneumonia, shingles, Epstein Barr powerful anti-inflammatory agent, which
virus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), may help relieve painful flair-ups.
AIDS, and numerous others. That are also Proline-Rich polypeptide also stimulates
a host of intestinal viruses that cause the body's immune cells to produce
diarrhea and other life-threatening cytokines: immune- regulating proteins
symptoms. Viruses cause serious health that regulate the duration and intensity
difficulties each year. of the body's immune response.
In my opinion, aiding the good guys- In a 1998 study conducted at the
experts call it enhancing host laboratory of Virology, Institute of
resistance- is the way to go. I think Immunology and Experimental Therapy,
it's a crying shame that natural Polish Academy of Sciences, Wroclaw,
supplements and other immune system Poland, it was shown that when praline
boosting herbs aren't more widely used. rich polypeptide isolated from bovine
Instead, doctors keep writing colostrums was added to the immune cells
prescriptions for antibiotics, which found in the membrane lining the
gradually breed stronger, more virulent abdominal cavity and viscera immediately
germs that require stronger, and always after virus absorption or one day before
more expensive, antibiotics. or after viral infection, infected cells
Generally speaking, pharmaceuticals have were better able to inhibit virus
just one active ingredient with which to replication.
fend off an infectious invader. That's Proline rich polypeptide is one of the
like going into battle with one bullet in key component that virologists all over
your rifle. What's great about natural the world are researching on in the
supplement is that each one contains battle against the ever growing virus
many, even hundreds, of biologically threat.
active compounds, some in dose ranges I have no doubt that colostrum is
that might provide real benefit to us effective against many types of viruses,
humans. Natural supplements give your as these studies show. Notice that
body an entire arsenal from which to researchers are not saying that colostrum
select the weapons it needs. immune factors and other components are
In the last few years, colostrum and a effective against every type of virus.
number of its individual components have But they help a great deal on several
been seriously studied for their effects significant diseases.
against a variety of viral diseases. As If you are suffering from viral infection
with the bacteria pathogens, colostrum's such as herpes viral infection on your
ability to help with viral infections is skin, apply colostrum powder and some
more likely due to immune support and the water to the infected skin area 3 times a
combination of substances than to any day. The part of the skin will become dry
specific antibody reaction. and will heal much faster than other
Colostrum anti-viral properties include: methods.
-Lactoferrin, an iron binding protein For more info on Bovine Colostrum, Visit
with antiviral, antibacterial, and :
anti-inflammatory properties. It is References
currently being studied for its effects Orzechowska, B., et al. "Antiviral effect
against the HIV virus, herpes, and even of proline rich polypeptide in murine
cancer. resident peritoneal cells." Acta Virol;
- Cytokines, which regulate the intensity 1998;42(2):75-78.
of the immune response. They are known to Feel free to use this article on your
boost the production of antibodies website or ezine as long as the following
important in fighting viral infections. information about author/website is
- Leukocytes, the white blood cells that included.
engulf invading organisms, including






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