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Bovine colostrum: Benefits of its use in human food

Food Science and Technology (Brazil), ISSN: 1678-457X, Vol: 39, Issue: suppl 2, Page: 355-362
2019
  • 44
    Citations
  • 9,153
    Usage
  • 114
    Captures
  • 0
    Mentions
  • 20
    Social Media
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Metrics Details

  • Citations
    44
    • Citation Indexes
      44
  • Usage
    9,153
  • Captures
    114
  • Social Media
    20
    • Shares, Likes & Comments
      20
      • Facebook
        20

Article Description

Colostrum is the first secretion of the mammary gland produced after birth, differentiating itself from mature milk because it has a higher concentration of proteins, immunoglobulins, vitamins, minerals, bactericides (lactoferrin, lysozyme and lactoperoxidase) and growth factors. The use of bovine colostrum for human consumption has been registered for many years in food or in medicinal therapies, and several studies have been conducted with the objective of evaluating its benefits in human food supplementation. The results point to improvements in cases of gastrointestinal, respiratory, inflammation, and bone development diseases, among others. Its commercialization currently takes place in physical or online markets in some countries. However, its commercialization for human consumption in Brazil is very recent, placing bovine colostrum as a new functional food option for consumers.

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