Summary: While human colostrum plays a vital role for newborns, bovine colostrum or the first milk from dairy cows, has demonstrated benefits for human applications beyond the first few days of life.Milk is the natural diet for all neonatal mammals, and the very first milk provided by the mother is called colostrum. It has especially high amounts of bioactive compounds compared to mature milk to give the newborn the best possible start to life. The majority of the bioactive components in colostrum reach their maximum concentration within the first 24-48 hours after birth. These bioactives play a crucial role in the final development and maturation of the gastrointestinal tract and immune system in the newborn. While human colostrum plays a vital role for newborns, bovine colostrum or the first milk from dairy cows, has demonstrated benefits for human applications beyond the first few days of life. PanTheryx, Inc. is pioneering the science of colostrum for a broad range of applications, including foods for special dietary use, medical foods, and biologics. George Stagnitti, Executive Vice President of PanTheryx, Inc., joins Dr. Roizen to explain more about colostrum and its use in human health. Want better health and nutrition? Now you can get personalized supplement recommendations and custom vitamin packs delivered to your door! Go to PersonaNutrition.com/Roizen and take your free assessment and get 50% off your order today. - sponsor Bonus What Does ‘Flattening the Curve’ Mean?
