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Colostrum as a Therapeutic: A Meta Review

Bharat Kwatra, Anusha Chaudhary, Lubdha Patil, Priti Yadav, Rituparna Saha

Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · pp. 1–29 · Published 1 Dec 2021

10.9734/cjast/2021/v40i3531570

Abstract

This meta-review is an examination of the therapeutic properties of colostrum. The scientific development and subsequent implementation of new therapeutics continues to influence researchers all over the globe today. Therefore, this review examines previously published research on colostrum and its effects on physiological functioning to determine its role as a potential therapeutic. Additionally, this review explores options for the potential therapeutic use of colostrum in immunology, IBS, diabetes and thyroid. There is abundant research supporting the immunomodulatory properties of colostrum, while also implicating its roles in alleviating IBS which is presented in this review. There is also evidence for the presence of IGF-1, T4, T3 and iodine in colostrum. Therefore, this review will also examine the current research examining the detection and respective physiological relevance for diabetes and thyroid functioning.

Colostrums immunology IBS diabetes thyroid.

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