Colostrum is the pre-milk that cows produce for their young, but could it be beneficial for humans, too? Find out the benefits and risks of these supplements.
Sarah is a freelance writer who covers nutrition, health, and wellness. She has written for publications including Healthline, Greatist, Brit + Co, Shape, and more.Eliza Savage, MS, RD, CDN, RYT manages mid and upper-funnel content on Shape. She is a registered dietitian, a registered yoga teacher, and a published author.If you were breastfed when you were born, the very first food that ever passed your lips was likely colostrum.
After perusing the glowing online reviews of colostrum supplements, you might start believing they’re a literal miracle. Advocates say colostrum can, prevent allergy symptoms, and a number of other things. However, because colostrum is a fairly new supplement, research hasn’t had a chance to examine every health claim made about it. These potential benefits are the ones that have been most widely studied.
"Colostrum is rich in antibodies which could help strengthen the immune system, but as with any supplement, you can’t really be assured of the consistency in each pill you’re taking," saysby improving gut permeability. When your gut lining is strong, it becomes less permeable, allowing fewer toxins into your bloodstream, explains, the owner of Sound Bites Nutrition. Still, she says more studies are needed to be certain of this potential benefit.
This holds true for pregnant and breastfeeding people as well. And no matter what your health status is, be sure to run it by a healthcare provider before you start taking colostrum. You'll want to make sure it won’t interfere with any medications you’re on.
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