Research Insights
With so much research out there on the incredible benefits of bovine colostrum, we know it can be a lot to sift through. To simplify things for those who want to dig deeper, we’ve pulled together some of the most influential studies that guided us in creating Cowboy Colostrum. These research highlights reflect the science behind why colostrum is such a game changer for health and wellness.
Published 2021
Bovine Colostrum and Its potential for Human Health and Nutrition
“Bovine colostrum is also a potential source of anti-infective glycans and recent work provides evidence for the anti-infective activity of oligosaccharides sourced from bovine colostrum…”
Published 2018
Effects of early enteral bovine colostrum supplementation on intestinal permeability in critically ill patients: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
“Our results provide evidence that bovine colostrum supplementation may have beneficial effects on intestinal permeability and gastrointestinal complications…”
Published 2009
Health-promoting effects of bovine colostrum in Type 2 diabetic patients can reduce blood glucose, cholesterol, triglyceride and ketones
“Results demonstrated that BC could effectively decrease the levels of blood glucose and ketone bodies, as well as reduce the levels of cholesterol and TG, which can be elevated by obesity and stress in Type 2 diabetic patients…”
Published 2009
Moderate Dose Bovine Colostrum Supplementation in Prevention of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Medical University Students: A Randomized, Triple Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
“Colostrum supplementation significantly decreases number of days with symptoms of URTIs registered in young healthy population at increased risk of developing URTIs...”
Targeted Research
Spotlight on specialized research
Bovine colostrum: benefits for the human respiratory system and potential contributions for clinical management of COVID-19
"The positive effects of oral BC supplementation against URTIs are evident for both children and adults. Studies investigating this association show that BC was able to reduce the incidence of URTI and decrease the duration of self-reported symptoms..."
Bovine colostrum inhibits nuclear factor kappaB-mediated proinflammatory cytokine expression in intestinal epithelial cells
“These data demonstrated that bovine colostrum might protect against IEC inflammation by inhibiting the NF-kappaB pathway, suggesting colostrum has a therapeutic potential for intestinal inflammation…”
Oral Supplementation with Bovine Colostrum Decreases Intestinal Permeability and Stool Concentrations of Zonulin in Athletes
"Increased intestinal permeability has been implicated in various pathologies, has various causes, and can develop during vigorous athletic training..."