Hyperimmune Bovine Colostrum
Colostrum is a breast fluid produced by cows, and other mammals before breast milk is released. It’s very nutritious and contains high levels of antibodies, which are proteins that fight infections and bacteria. Colostrum promotes growth and health in infants and new-born animals, but research shows that taking bovine colostrum supplements may promote immunity, help fight infections, and improve gut health throughout life. Colostrum is a milky fluid that’s released by mammals that have recently given birth before breast milk production begins.
One 12-week study in 35 adult distance runners found that taking a daily bovine colostrum supplement increased the amount of saliva IgA antibodies by 79%, compared to baseline levels. The researchers suggested that higher saliva levels of IgA may strengthen immunity and enhance the body’s ability to fight upper respiratory tract infections
Research shows that colostrum supplements may be particularly effective in boosting immunity in elite athletes.
The compounds in bovine colostrum — especially the variety of antibodies and the protein lactoferrin — may help prevent diarrhea associated with bacterial and viral infections. Bovine colostrum may strengthen your gut and fight infections in the digestive tract. Bovine colostrum may stimulate the growth of intestinal cells, strengthen the gut wall, and prevent intestinal permeability, a condition that causes particles from your gut to leak to the rest of your body. These beneficial effects are likely due to the lactoferrin and growth factors it.
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