Oral colostrum priming (OCP) after birth in preterm infants is associated with improved weight gain and modification of the oral immunomicrobial environment. We hypothesized that OCP would modify ...

Bovine colostrum is made from the milky fluid a cow secretes after giving birth. It may help improve immunity, fight germs, and promote gut health. It appears safe for people, but more research is ...

Colostrum is often called "liquid gold" by lactation specialists, midwives and infant-health researchers. It's the early milk produced in the first days after childbirth: thick, yellow and rich in ...

Colostrum is the first milk that mammals, including humans, produce. Manufacturers can synthesize bovine (cow) colostrum as a supplement for adults and newborns with minimal side effects. One 2015 ...