Colostrum

Uses

How it works

Dosage & preparation

Preparation

Risks & contraindications

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Background

Evidence quality

Where it comes from

Highlighted claims

• Colostrum is the first milk secreted by mammals immediately after giving birth. — Colostrum: What It Is and Why to Use It as a Supplement
• Colostrum is far denser in immune compounds, growth factors, and antibodies than mature breast milk. — Colostrum: What It Is and Why to Use It as a Supplement
• Colostrum is produced by mammary glands in the first 24 to 72 hours after birth and functions as a full immune system transfer from mother to infant. — Colostrum — The Most Powerful Immune Remedy in the World
• Colostrum contains antiviral compounds, wound-healing factors, anti-tumor properties, probiotics, prebiotics, stem cells, hormones, cholesterol, and omega-3 fatty acids. — Colostrum — The Most Powerful Immune Remedy in the World
• Colostrum is heat-sensitive, and much of the commercially available colostrum has been damaged by heat processing, which destroys the active immune components. — Colostrum — The Most Powerful Immune Remedy in the World
• Freeze-drying is the recommended processing method for colostrum supplements because it preserves biological activity of immune factors, probiotics, and growth compounds without degradation. — Colostrum — The Most Powerful Immune Remedy in the World
• Infants who are not breastfed miss out on colostrum entirely. — The Benefits of Breastfeeding
• Colostrum contains approximately 250 times more immunoglobulins than regular milk. — Colostrum: The #1 Best Remedy for Inflammation
• Colostrum is most commonly available in powder form as an adult supplement. — Colostrum: What It Is and Why to Use It as a Supplement
• Colostrum is 100 times more immune-building than regular breast milk. — Colostrum — The Most Powerful Immune Remedy in the World