Whats the difference between regular colostrum and higher Immunoglobulin(Ig) colostrum?
The most important thing to keep in mind when answering this question is that while immunoglobulin (IG) level has been the most common measurement used to determine colostrum quality for calves, it is often over-emphasized as the measurement of quality for humans. Nature created a perfect food in colostrum and all colostrum contains the same basic components including IG, lactoferrin and growth factors. For calves, IG may be the most important factor as it is their sole source of immune protection at birth. For humans who choose colostrum as a supplement however, superiority in collection and processing should be the benchmarks of quality. Companies that advertise high IG?or ?0% IG?have to manipulate the product to reach those levels which compromises the overall quality of the product, including other valuable factors. With over 90 beneficial components found naturally in colostrum, it doesn’t make much sense to mess with Nature’s perfect food!
