Effects of bovine colostrum supplementation on upper respiratory illness in active males
Jones AW, Cameron SJS, Thatcher R, Beecroft MS, Mur LAJ, Davison G
Published in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, Vol. 39, pp. 194-203
Methodology
Randomized placebo-controlled trial of bovine colostrum in athletes measuring salivary IgA, mucosal antimicrobial proteins and respiratory symptoms.
Key Findings
Colostrum maintained salivary IgA secretion and reduced upper respiratory symptom days versus placebo during heavy training.
Conclusions
Colostrum supports mucosal antibody defence under exercise-induced immune stress.
Limitations
Athlete population; symptom outcomes self-reported.
Supplements Studied
Colostrum maintained salivary IgA secretion and reduced upper respiratory symptom days
Outcomes Measured
Colostrum maintained salivary IgA secretion and reduced upper respiratory symptom days versus placebo
Study Details
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