The Use of Bovine Colostrum in Medical Practice and Human Health: Current Evidence and Areas Requiring Further Examination

Nutrients. 2021 Dec 27;14(1):92. doi: 10.3390/nu14010092.

Abstract

Colostrum is produced by the mammary gland for the first few days following birth and is a rich natural source of macro- and micro-nutrients, immunoglobulins, and peptides with anti-microbial, immune modulatory and/or growth-factor activity [...].

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Animals, Newborn
  • Cattle
  • Colostrum*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Milk Proteins / administration & dosage*
  • Milk Proteins / pharmacology*
  • Pregnancy

Substances

  • Milk Proteins