Bovine colostrum supplementation and upper respiratory symptoms during exercise training: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Jones AW, Cameron SJS, Thatcher R, Beecroft MS, Mur LAJ, Davison G
Published in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation
Methodology
Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of bovine colostrum on upper respiratory tract infection incidence and duration in physically active adults.
Key Findings
Bovine colostrum reduced the incidence rate of upper respiratory symptom episodes and days of symptoms compared with placebo.
Conclusions
Bovine colostrum may reduce upper respiratory symptoms in exercising adults, though trials are small.
Limitations
Few trials, small samples, self-reported symptom outcomes, heterogeneity in colostrum products and doses.
Supplements Studied
Bovine colostrum reduced the incidence rate of upper respiratory symptom episodes and days of symptoms compared with placebo.
Outcomes Measured
Bovine colostrum reduced the incidence rate of upper respiratory symptom episodes versus placebo.
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Study Details
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