Colostrum is known as "the first food of life." It is the pre-milk produced by mothers during the first 24-48 hours after birth. When a mother gives birth, she produces this special concentrated pre-milk fluid, which contains the perfect formulation of life-supporting factors she has acquired during her life. It contains powerful immune factors, which jump-start her baby's immune function. It is so important to newborn animals that most simply die without it. In fact, colostrum is the only food supplement that destroys viruses. It also contains powerful growth factors, which help the newborn grow healthy and heal quickly. The growth factors in colostrum are the most widely researched hormones reported in the world today. You see, a healthy, young body naturally produces growth hormones; however, this decreases with age and contributes to your tissues deteriorating internally, and your appearance aging externally. Colostrum is the only substance clinically proven to replace these growth factors. This is why it is such a potent weapon against aging.

Well, we obviously can't get it from human mothers, but we actually have a stronger source. Bovine colostrum, from dairy cows, is much richer in immune factors than that from humans. After a human or cow has successfully overcome a disease, it carries that immunity for years, possibly even a lifetime. It then passes that immunity to its offspring through the placenta and colostrum. Well, as explained in Colostrum: Life's First Food, The Ultimate Anti-Aging Weight Loss and Immune Supplement, "Humans pass most of this immunity through the placenta, whereas, cow immunity is not passed through the placenta but through the colostrum. This is why cow's colostrum has 10-20 times more immune factors than human colostrum." As we age, our ability to fight infection and disease decreases. This is why this supplement became so popular in the 1950's. It is 100% biologically transferable to humans, and hundreds of years of use and thousands of scientific studies and clinical trials have shown bovine colostrum to be safe and effective.

Due to its immune-strengthening properties, many began using it world-wide. However, as testimonials came pouring in about how it reversed outward signs of aging and gave people more energy and zest for life, researchers began to investigate it further. It is believed to cross the blood-brain barrier to increase serotonin uptake which improves mood and mental clarity and acuity. It also has been proven to aid in weight loss -- which is of special interest to us. It tones muscles, melts body fat, increases bone density, and returns elasticity to skin. In fact, author Kaye Wyatt gives her own testimonial stating, "...ever since I had children, I've carried unwanted weight around my waist. It's all gone and I'm now able to wear the same size jeans that I wore in my early twenties. My muscles are toned with no trace of cellulite and my vericose veins (sic) have disappeared. The only exercise that I've had time for in the last eight months is walking my dog. My hair is finally healthy, shiny and all the same length which was impossible before with breakage and split ends. I don't know if it's the radiance of health and feeling on top of the world or the outward physical changes but everyone who has taken colostrum, for at least a couple of months, looks shockingly younger. Throughout history, we've been searching for the fountain of youth -- I think the search is over." This is not the only testimonial in this book; many people share how colostrum has improved their lives and provided relief from arthritis, fatigue, hives, depression, vision problems, burns, wrinkles, age spots, sinus problems, and more. It is a quick read, filled with compelling research. I highly recommend you pick this up.

Antler Velvet is a truly amazing anti-aging supplement. Animals with antlers shed and regenerate them every year. Antlers grow at an extraordinarily rapid rate. While an antler is growing, it is covered with vascular, velvety skin which supplies it with minerals and nutrients. Once its antler reaches full size, the animal scrapes that Antler Velvet off. The antler subsequently dies. The dead bone underneath is the mature antler, used for fighting, and is shed after each mating season. However, while the antler is growing, it is soft, living tissue. That is what is harvested.

The Antler is the only organ in mammals that regenerates. How exactly they do this remains one of the mysteries of biology. However, exciting new research suggests they use stem cells to regenerate them, leading many to believe antlers hold clues to stem cell research (read the article below). While their regeneration mechanism is not entirely known, the results of taking Antler Velvet are absolutely undeniable. The Chinese have used it for centuries for longevity and regeneration; with modern science, we now know Antler Velvet contains many growth factors which aid in regenerating tissues. Remember, your body's production of growth hormone declines dramatically after puberty. This is why taking this supplement produces such dramatic results. In the book, The Remarkable Healing Power of Velvet Antler, Dr. Rosenbaum, who has studied and prescribed Antler Velvet for years, says, "Velvet antler contains the missing link to longevity, something just not present in all the promising nutrition programs I have ever worked with. Its growth factors are a significant part of what makes it so special. Growth factors may be the only substances that can retard and even reverse aging." Again this is another phenomenal, well-researched book. It is a concise, very quick read, and definitely one to add to your library.