Kutteri agrees. Tread with caution is his advice. “Like with any lactose-containing product, colostrum does not suit lactose intolerant people. Hence, check before starting on the supplement,” he advises, adding that hygiene issues over the quality of milk and milk products are being commonly reported. “Milk must be sourced from a reliable supplier,” he counsels.
Dr Kiran Sethi MD, a leading Integrative Aesthetic and Celebrity Skin Expert, Medical Head at Isya Aesthetics, is a contrarian who doubts there is proof that bovine colostrum can improve the health of adults. “Until we hold real-time trials, and get sturdy proof on how it precisely works on Indians, it’s too early to suggest or endorse it solely because it’s trending online.
Colostrum is periodically and conceptually interesting. But, there’s no substantial data as yet on whether it works or not, besides lab research. I would rather suggest that adults take the required vitamins if they’re vitamin-deficient, and add more protein, fruits and vegetables to their diet.”
Potential Downsides
Bovine colostrum supplements and powders are expensive
People who are allergic to milk should not consume it
It’s unknown whether these supplements are safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women
Benefits of bovine colostrum
● May Boost Immunity : It may strengthen your immune system and help your body fight disease-causing agents
● May Prevent and Treat Diarrhea:
The compounds in bovine colostrum — especially the variety of antibodies and the protein lactoferrin — may help prevent diarrhea associated with bacterial and viral infections
● May Benefit Gut Health:
Bovine colostrum may strengthen your gut and fight infections in the digestive tract.
