What to know
A small randomized trial of bovine colostrum enemas added to mesalazine in left-sided colitis improved symptom and histology scores over four weeks. Oral colostrum brings growth factors and antibodies; contains milk.
References 107–108
Evidence & Andrew’s score
Evidence
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References
- Khan Z, Macdonald C, Wicks AC, et al. Use of the 'nutriceutical', bovine colostrum, for the treatment of distal colitis: results from an initial study. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2002;16(11):1917–1922.
- Colostrum therapy for human gastrointestinal health and disease. Nutrients 2021. PMC8228205.
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