Nutrient Database

Colostrum

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General information about nutrients. No diagnosis, no medical advice. If you take medication, are pregnant or have a medical condition, talk to your doctor before taking supplements.

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Overview

First milk produced after birth, rich in immunoglobulins, growth factors, and antimicrobial compounds.

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Colostrum feeds lactobacilli

Colostrum contains oligosaccharides and growth factors (IgA, lactoferrin) that selectively promote Lactobacillus colonization.

Expert consensus: Moderate

Bovine colostrum most commonly supplemented.

Colostrum — Stackwell