Beyond the Flu Shot: How Colostrum Challenges the 'Holy Cow' of Vaccine Dogma 

Astounding evidence reveals a natural alternative outperforms the annual flu shot in efficacy and safety – calling into question long-standing vaccine policies.

Source: https://sayerji.substack.com/p/beyond-the-flu-shot-how-colostrum

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Quick Summary

 

• Independent reviews find influenza vaccines offer surprisingly limited protection. Cochrane meta-analyses report "no credible evidence" that vaccinating healthy adults or healthcare workers significantly reduces flu complications¹. In older adults, the "available evidence is of poor quality and provides no guidance" on vaccine effectiveness² -- even after 75 studies over 40 years. Recent real-world data are equally sobering: a 2024–2025 study of 53,000 Cleveland Clinic employees showed negative vaccine efficacy (higher flu risk among the vaccinated)³.

• Bovine colostrum -- the first milk of cows -- emerges as a powerful flu fighter, outperforming vaccines in head-to-head trials. A landmark study found colostrum supplementation was at least 3× more effective than the flu shot at preventing influenza episodes⁴. High-risk heart patients on colostrum had zero hospitalizations, versus multiple hospitalizations (and even a fatality) in the vaccinated group⁵. A follow-up trial confirmed colostrum's superiority, especially when combined with a probiotic immunomodulator⁶.

• Influenza vaccines carry underreported risks, including rare but serious adverse events. Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) -- a paralytic autoimmune disorder -- has long been linked to flu shots; in the U.S., flu vaccines account for more GBS reports than any other vaccine⁷. The 2009 Pandemrix H1N1 vaccine was withdrawn after health officials observed a spike in narcolepsy (a 25-fold increase in cases in one study) among vaccinated youths⁸. Flu shots can also trigger significant inflammatory responses: in pregnant women they caused measurable inflammation associated with higher risk of preeclampsia and preterm birth⁹, and in adults a flu jab induced arterial inflammation and oxidative stress lasting weeks¹⁰. Moreover, multi-dose flu vaccines still contain thimerosal (ethylmercury); laboratory research shows thimerosal is profoundly neurotoxic -- killing immune cells at just 1% of the concentrations used in vaccines¹¹ -- and accumulates in the brain¹².

• Colostrum supports broad, natural immunity with an excellent safety profile. It boosts first-line defenses by enhancing IgA antibody production and balancing cytokine responses¹³, and even improves gut health (a key to overall immunity)¹⁴. Unlike strain-specific vaccines, colostrum's benefits adapt against many pathogens. Crucially, human studies report no serious adverse effects from colostrum supplementation¹⁵, making it a far safer prophylactic option for all ages.

 

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No, thank you................🙄....................

Ohh lord, Sayer Ji again???  Really?

 

When you want bad and unsubstantiated info about vaccines, or anything medical for that matter, where else better to turn than someone who has absolutely no credentials to be commenting on the topic:

 

"Sayer Ji is author of the international best-selling book REGENERATE, chairman of the www.GlobalWellnessForum.org, founder of www.Greenmedinfo.com, and co-founder of www.StandForHealthFreedom.com"  [see more info on these below]

 

https://substack.com/@sayerji

 

OK, so what's Sayer Ji all about?

 

 

"Douglas Sayer Ji (born October 10, 1972) is the founder of alternative medicine portal GreenMedInfo, a website known for promoting various pseudoscientific publications. He was identified in 2020 as one of the largest promoters of COVID-19 misinformation on social media. [emphasis added][

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The son of a biochemist, Ji obtained a BA in philosophy from Rutgers University in 1995.^[1] He went on to manage an organic food market in Bonita Springs, Florida, after working with camps and facilities for troubled youths. He developed an interest for Zen Buddhism during that period, but stopped short of joining the movement. [emphasis added]

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Ji denies being an anti-vaccination activist, but consistently shares false or misleading messages about vaccine safety and efficacy.^"

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sayer_Ji

 

And re the websites / businesses he's behind:

 

Overall, we rate GreenMedInfo a quackery-level pseudoscience website based on claims not supported by science.

 

https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/greenmedinfo/

 

 

Overall, we rate Stand for Health Freedom (SHF) as right-biased due to its focus on individual liberties and opposition to government health mandates. We also rate it as questionable due to its use of selective data, omission of mainstream scientific perspectives, and lack of transparency, which contribute to a mixed rating for factual accuracy. [emphasis added]

...

Stand for Health Freedom often downplays or ignores research from mainstream medical authorities. This selective presentation can result in a skewed portrayal, especially regarding vaccines and COVID-19. While raising legitimate concerns about informed consent, its selective use of facts compromises its credibility. Readers should verify claims with credible scientific sources." [emphasis added]

 

https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/stand-for-health-freedom-bias-and-credibility/

 

 

1 hour ago, Red Phoenix said:

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) -- a paralytic autoimmune disorder -- has long been linked to flu shots; in the U.S., flu vaccines account for more GBS reports than any other vaccine⁷.

 

 

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/vaccine-safety/guillainbarre.html

 

"Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare disorder in which a person’s own immune system damages their nerve cells, causing muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis. GBS can cause symptoms that usually last for a few weeks. Most people recover fully from GBS, but some people have long-term nerve damage. In some cases, people have died of GBS, usually from difficulty breathing. GBS occurs in about 1 to 2 out of every 100,000 people in the United States each year. Most cases are not associated with vaccines."

And more on that:

 

 

 

That's your daily nonsense of today?

The Cochrane research is actually quite different than you describe.

For those who want to see, how inaccurate you're working and what false facts you present, here the link:

 

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8444034_Vaccines_for_preventing_influenza_in_healthy_adults_Cochrane_Review#:~:text=The recommended live aerosol vaccines,the results of this review.

And here's a good indicator of the risks, and health burdens associated with people in the U.S. getting sick from the flu. This you want to avoid, and vaccination cuts your risk significantly:

 

"Each year in the US, millions of people get sick from flu, hundreds of thousands are hospitalized, and tens of thousands die from flu and related complications. Flu also affects employers and businesses, costing an estimated $11.2 billion in direct and indirect costs in the US annually. Vaccines help prevent millions of cases of respiratory infections each year.

 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has classified the 2024-2025 flu season as high severity overall across all ages. According to preliminary estimates, there have been at least 47 million flu-related illnesses, 21 million medical visits, 610,000 hospitalizations, and 27,000 deaths, including 280 pediatric deaths during the 2024-2025 flu season.

 

https://www.nfid.org/infectious-disease/flu/

 

This above is why doctors generally recommend that people get an annual flu shot, because they're very safe, and they help prevent people from ending up being one of the statistics reported just above.

 

16 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

Ohh lord, Sayer Ji again???  Really?

 

When you want bad and unsubstantiated info about vaccines, or anything medical for that matter, where else better to turn than someone who has absolutely no credentials to be commenting on the topic:

 

"Sayer Ji is author of the international best-selling book REGENERATE, chairman of the www.GlobalWellnessForum.org, founder of www.Greenmedinfo.com, and co-founder of www.StandForHealthFreedom.com"  [see more info on these below]

 

https://substack.com/@sayerji

 

OK, so what's Sayer Ji all about?

 

 

"Douglas Sayer Ji (born October 10, 1972) is the founder of alternative medicine portal GreenMedInfo, a website known for promoting various pseudoscientific publications. He was identified in 2020 as one of the largest promoters of COVID-19 misinformation on social media. [emphasis added][

...

The son of a biochemist, Ji obtained a BA in philosophy from Rutgers University in 1995.^[1] He went on to manage an organic food market in Bonita Springs, Florida, after working with camps and facilities for troubled youths. He developed an interest for Zen Buddhism during that period, but stopped short of joining the movement. [emphasis added]

...

Ji denies being an anti-vaccination activist, but consistently shares false or misleading messages about vaccine safety and efficacy.^"

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sayer_Ji

 

And re the websites / businesses he's behind:

 

Overall, we rate GreenMedInfo a quackery-level pseudoscience website based on claims not supported by science.

 

https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/greenmedinfo/

 

 

Overall, we rate Stand for Health Freedom (SHF) as right-biased due to its focus on individual liberties and opposition to government health mandates. We also rate it as questionable due to its use of selective data, omission of mainstream scientific perspectives, and lack of transparency, which contribute to a mixed rating for factual accuracy. [emphasis added]

...

Stand for Health Freedom often downplays or ignores research from mainstream medical authorities. This selective presentation can result in a skewed portrayal, especially regarding vaccines and COVID-19. While raising legitimate concerns about informed consent, its selective use of facts compromises its credibility. Readers should verify claims with credible scientific sources." [emphasis added]

 

https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/stand-for-health-freedom-bias-and-credibility/

 

 

@Red Phoenixwill never stop. 

9 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

@Red Phoenixwill never stop. 

 

 

Perhaps, but the garbage that's being put forward can be countered with credible and accurate information to set the record straight, give readers a clear picture of the disreputable sources being used, and not leave nonsense unchallenged.

 

That's the best vaccine for the illness here.

 

2 hours ago, G Rex said:

 

 

He won't stop posting any time soon, so best to put him on ignore if you don't like what he has to say.

 

GreenMedInfo -- just checked it out. It's membership based. Need to pay at least 8 dollars per month. Way too many free sites out there these days to be paying subscriptions for web sites. 

 

Heard about Colostrum. Probably does work well to prevent flus, but not sure. 

I don't get the flu anymore.

 

30 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

 

 

Perhaps, but the garbage that's being put forward can be countered with credible and accurate information to set the record straight, give readers a clear picture of the disreputable sources being used, and not leave nonsense unchallenged.

 

That's the best vaccine for the illness here.

 

I do it every time.

And I ask him questions beyond his personal horizon.

However, I wonder where he find all that nonsense. Day by day. 

Legit or Not: Does Colostrum Prevent Infections, the Flu, and Leaky Gut? Here's What We Found

Thu, April 27, 2023

 

Is a colostrum supplement more effective than the flu vaccine?

"One brand suggests that bovine colostrum is three times more effective than the flu vaccine at preventing the flu, based on a study. The brand does not link to a study, but one study from 2007 did test the efficacy of the flu vaccine against the efficacy of colostrum at preventing the flu and speeding recovery. During the study, participants were divided into four groups. Group 1 received the vaccine and colostrum, group 2 received the vaccine and no colostrum, group 3 received colostrum and no vaccine, and group 4 received neither. None of the participants took anti-infective drugs or antibiotics.

 

Here's what the study authors concluded: Group 2 and group 4 (the no-colostrum groups) experienced three times the number of sick days as compared to group 1 and group 3 (the colostrum groups). However, the study did not definitively prove that colostrum was the primary reason group 2 and group 4 experienced more sick days. The researchers also did not control for the participants' hygiene habits, diets, sleep habits, and stress levels.
 

So, colostrum may be an effective immunity booster, but it is not necessarily more effective than the flu vaccine at preventing the flu." [emphasis added]

 

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/legit-not-does-colostrum-prevent-150625248.html

 

But, it is a way for so-called health product sellers like Sayer Ji to persuade you into buying a relatively expensive supplement powder from them that you'd have to be taking and using every day on an ongoing basis, or at least, throughout flu season.  Nice little earner for him/them there -- for something that hasn't been proven to actually perform better than the flu vaccine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This chart shows estimated cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in the US from 2014 to 2024. The three lines use different possible rates:

 

Low (1.2 per 100,000 people) – about 4,000 cases a year

 

Mid (1.7 per 100,000) – about 5,500 cases a year

 

High (3.0 per 100,000) – about 10,000 cases a year

 

 

The numbers stay fairly steady over time. There’s no big rise, just small changes with population growth.

 

 

The information you quoted is incorrect.

 

Reference #6 does not open.

 

GBS is a very serious, debilitating disease — patients often require intubation and ICU care.

 

If there were a significant increase in cases, it would be reported and widely known.

 

Don't just say you are the messenger.

 

If you're going to post up information, it needs to be correct.

 

 

Get a live!

17 minutes ago, Bacon1 said:

 

This chart shows estimated cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in the US from 2014 to 2024. The three lines use different possible rates:

 

Low (1.2 per 100,000 people) – about 4,000 cases a year

 

Mid (1.7 per 100,000) – about 5,500 cases a year

 

High (3.0 per 100,000) – about 10,000 cases a year

 

 

The numbers stay fairly steady over time. There’s no big rise, just small changes with population growth.

 

 

The information you quoted is incorrect.

 

Reference #6 does not open.

 

GBS is a very serious, debilitating disease — patients often require intubation and ICU care.

 

If there were a significant increase in cases, it would be reported and widely known.

 

Don't just say you are the messenger.

 

If you're going to post up information, it needs to be correct.

 

 

 

For info > Sayer Ji referred to this study in the article posted (ref #7 does not open but can be accessed here): 

> https://www.researchgate.net/publication/26789209_Guillain-Barre_Syndrome_after_Vaccination_in_United_States_Data_From_the_Centers_for_Disease_Control_and_PreventionFood_and_Drug_Administration_Vaccine_Adverse_Event_Reporting_System_1990-2005

2 hours ago, Red Phoenix said:

calling into question long-standing vaccine policies.

 

 

Ive been taking a flu shot annually for many years and I am fine. 

2 hours ago, Red Phoenix said:

sayerji.substack

 

Another crackpot?

 

a member of the advisory board and a former vice-president of the National Health Federation, a lobby group opposing government regulation of alternative health practitioners and supplements retailers.  (wiki)

 

Right on!  We don't need big government regulating conmen and grifters.

 

At least this one is qual..........no, wait.  He claims to have a BS in Philosophy.

23 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

I do it every time.

And I ask him questions beyond his personal horizon.

However, I wonder where he find all that nonsense. Day by day. 

 

Actually the main difficulty I face is one of prioritization, as the daily stream of articles/press-conferences/studies about vaccine-harms that I receive in my mail-box is getting continually larger. 

As I don't want to over-feed this sub-forum I hence limit myself to 'only' starting 2-3 new threads daily.  Needless to say that deciding what not to publish is often a hard choice.  

Yep, I will never stop...

 

@Red Phoenix  I got a my flu shot last week. 

3 minutes ago, Red Phoenix said:

Yep, I will never stop...

You are so brave. 

45 minutes ago, johng said:

 

 

 

You appear to be posting a 2006 TV news report on the flu vaccine for seniors, that's pretty much irrelevant today because the flu vaccines used and recommended back then for seniors are NOT the ones used and recommended in recent years.

 

Flu Vaccine Effectiveness for Children and Older Adults

August 14, 2024

 

"People 65 years and older are recommended to receive higher dose or adjuvanted flu vaccines because they are more effective for that group."

...

...beginning with the 2022-2023 flu season, CDC and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) preferentially recommended the use of higher dose and adjuvanted flu vaccines for people 65 years and older. The preference applies to Fluzone High-Dose Trivalent vaccine, Flublok Trivalent recombinant flu vaccine and Fluad Trivalent adjuvanted flu vaccine. This recommendation was based on a review of available studies which suggests that, in this age group, these vaccines are potentially more effective than standard dose unadjuvanted flu vaccines."  [emphasis added]

 

https://www.cdc.gov/flu-vaccines-work/risk-groups/index.html

 

But even back then, the regular flu vaccines still provided a good benefit for seniors:

 

"A 2017 systematic review found that during 2010-2011 through 2014-2015, flu vaccines reduced the risk of flu-associated hospitalization among older adults by about 40% on average." [emphasis added]

 

https://www.cdc.gov/flu-vaccines-work/benefits/index.html

 

 

17 minutes ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

Another crackpot?

 

a member of the advisory board and a former vice-president of the National Health Federation, a lobby group opposing government regulation of alternative health practitioners and supplements retailers.  (wiki)

 

Right on!  We don't need big government regulating conmen and grifters.

 

At least this one is qual..........no, wait.  He claims to have a BS in Philosophy.

 

Re Sayer, well, he did manage an organic foods market once upon a time... So that oughta count for something!  

 

But seriously, one of the things the articles mentioned on the OP's bovine stuff is that it is NOT an FDA regulated product, meaning who knows what you'll get when you open the bottle and start taking the stuff.  YMMV.

 

37 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Ive been taking a flu shot annually for many years and I am fine. 

I've NEVER taken a flu shot and I am fine too,,,

5 minutes ago, Red Phoenix said:

I've NEVER taken a flu shot and I am fine too,,,

Oh yeah? I got vaccinated for Smallpox in 1960 AND NEVER GOT SMALLPOX!

34 minutes ago, Red Phoenix said:

Needless to say that deciding what not to publish is often a hard choice.  

Yep, I will never stop...

Thanks for you continued work  to bring us all the latest updates

I for one appreciate the effort.

1 minute ago, Yagoda said:

Oh yeah? I got vaccinated for Smallpox in 1960 AND NEVER GOT SMALLPOX!

Yeah, good for you. I NEVER got vaccinated for smallpox and never got it!

2 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Oh yeah? I got vaccinated for Smallpox in 1960 AND NEVER GOT SMALLPOX!

 

Well you most likely would not have gotten small pox even without the 'vaccination' 

2 minutes ago, Red Phoenix said:

Yeah, good for you. I NEVER got vaccinated for smallpox and never got it!

Because us vaacinated guys eradicated it.

 

2 minutes ago, johng said:

 

Well you most likely would not have gotten small pox even without the 'vaccination' 

There was still smallpox in 1960 in Africa.

3 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Because us vaacinated guys eradicated it.

 

There was still smallpox in 1960 in Africa.

So what were you doing  with livestock in Africa in 1960 ? 😋