What Are the Wide-Ranging Health Benefits of Colostrum?

All mammals produce colostrum in the first few days after giving birth to provide concentrated nutrition to their offspring, but this complex 'liquid gold' may be useful for adult health as well.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Among the most important compounds in colostrum are antimicrobial factors that stimulate immune system development

• The gastrointestinal tract also benefits from colostrum intake, as do the metabolic and endocrine systems; it’s also useful for muscular-skeletal repair and growth

• Colostrum is a rich source of antibodies, including immunoglo…