What is the colostrum food supplement for?

Colostrum food supplements are made from cow's milk, which is why they are also called bovine colostrum, and are normally used by athletes to improve recovery after intense physical exercise, strengthen the immune system and treat intestinal problems.

Colostrum is the first milk that females produce right after giving birth, being rich in antibodies and antimicrobial substances, which protect the body against viruses and bacteria.

Powdered colostrum supplement

Colostrum supplement in capsules

Price and where to buy

The price of the colostrum supplement in capsules is approximately 80 reais, while in powder form, the value is around 60 reais.

Benefits of food supplement

This type of supplement is generally used for the following purposes:

1. Increase training performance

Colostrum has growth factors that act in the intestine, stimulating cell growth and renewal, which increases the absorption of proteins and carbohydrates from the diet.

In this way, colostrum can increase the results of training by improving the use of nutrients in the diet, stimulating the strengthening of muscles and the immune system.

2. Treating diarrhea

The colostrum food supplement can also be used to treat prolonged diarrhea and recover the intestine after the use of antibiotics, for example, as it strengthens intestinal cells and replaces bacterial flora, which is essential for health and good intestinal functioning.

In addition to treating diarrhea, colostrum also protects the body against intestinal infections and improves symptoms and inflammation caused by gastritis.

3. Decrease inflammation of the intestine

Colostrum has anti-inflammatory properties that help, prevent and treat gastric problems linked to prolonged use of anti-inflammatory drugs and problems such as intestinal ulcers, colitis or irritable bowel syndrome.

4. Reduce the risk of breathing problems

By helping to strengthen the immune system and improve intestinal health, colostrum prevents the onset of respiratory diseases such as colds and flu, in addition to decreasing the allergic reaction to pollen.

Recommended dose

The recommended dose should always be evaluated with a nutritionist, however, the dose should vary between 10 g and 60 g per day. This dose may also vary according to the brand of the supplement, it is always recommended to read the manufacturer's directions for use.