'Mother's milk' can help boost immune system.(Health)

From: Manila Bulletin | Date: March 21, 2005 | Copyright information

Byline: MAE LORRAINE S. RAFOLS

Colostrum, or mothers milk in laymans term, can help boost ones immune system even during adulthood, when aging has significantly weakened the bodys defenses. This finding was presented by Mark Bartlett, Ph.D., Pharmanex (Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. affiliate) senior scientist, together with molecular biologist and biotechnology consultant, Dr. Romulo S. de Villa during the launch of IgG Boost, a new food supplement containing Colostrum MFT from cows.

Colostrum is the first milk provided by mothers when they breastfeed their babies. It is rich ...

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