Our immune mucosal barriers line the entire inside surface of our bodies, and serve as our foundational pathway and first line of defense. They are fundamental to our well-being. ARMRA Colostrum, the clinically-backed, bioactive whole food, harnesses the power of bovine colostrum's 400+ functional nutrients to naturally strengthen these barriers, paving the way to transformational health.
Thousands of published research studies attest to the benefits of colostrum for health, and navigating this vast array of research can be overwhelming. So, for inquisitive minds, we've compiled a list of some of the most compelling research studies that shaped the development of ARMRA Colostrum.
Research on patent-pending ARMRA ColostrumTM:
There are over 5,000 published studies documenting the benefits of colostrum and its ability to optimize health at all stages of life. Here's a curation of four that standout among them.
“Our systematic review and meta-analysis, including more than triple the number of participants as compared to previous analysis of this kind, strongly confirms that bovine colostrum supplementation significantly reduces the incidence of URTIs.”
Read the study“Bovine colostrum supplements have proven useful in the management of gastrointestinal diseases, such as acute infectious diarrhea, Helicobacter pylori infections, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)”
Read the study“Colostrum-based products can also be of value for individuals subjected to prolonged psychophysical stress, especially at high ambient temperatures (soldiers and emergency services), as well as physically active people and training athletes.”
Read the study“Conclusion: Bovine Colostrum supplementation may be highly beneficial in improving gut permeability in athletes.”
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For a peek into more targeted research studies that have been conducted, we’ve highlighted several others:
1. Arslan A, Kaplan M, Duman H, Bayraktar A, Ertürk M, Henrick BM, Frese SA, Karav S. Bovine Colostrum and Its Potential for Human Health and Nutrition. Front Nutr. 2021 Jun 21;8:651721. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2021.651721. PMID: 34235166; PMCID: PMC8255475.
2. Poonia A, Shiva. Bioactive compounds, nutritional profile and health benefits of colostrum: a review. Food Prod Process and Nutr. 2022;4(1):26. doi: 10.1186/s43014-022-00104-1. Epub 2022 Oct 25. PMCID: PMC9592540.
3. Muhammad Umar, Uracha Ruktanonchai, Davids Makararpong & Anil Kumar Anal (2023) Enhancing Immunity Against Pathogens Through Glycosylated Bovine Colostrum Proteins, Food Reviews International, DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2023.2169866
4. Artym J, Zimecki M. Colostrum and Lactoferrin Protect against Side Effects of Therapy with Antibiotics, Anti-inflammatory Drugs and Steroids, and Psychophysical Stress: A Comprehensive Review. Biomedicines. 2023 Mar 27;11(4):1015. doi: 10.3390/biomedicines11041015. PMID: 37189633; PMCID: PMC10136316.
5. Artym J, Zimecki M. Colostrum Proteins in Protection against Therapy-Induced Injuries in Cancer Chemo- and Radiotherapy: A Comprehensive Review. Biomedicines. 2023 Jan 3;11(1):114. doi: 10.3390/biomedicines11010114. PMID: 36672622; PMCID: PMC9856106.
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7. Hurley WL, Theil PK. Perspectives on immunoglobulins in colostrum and milk. Nutrients. 2011 Apr;3(4):442-74. doi: 10.3390/nu3040442. Epub 2011 Apr 14. PMID: 22254105; PMCID: PMC3257684.
8. Kowalczyk P, Kaczyńska K, Kleczkowska P, Bukowska-Ośko I, Kramkowski K, Sulejczak D. The Lactoferrin Phenomenon-A Miracle Molecule. Molecules. 2022 May 4;27(9):2941. doi: 10.3390/molecules27092941. PMID: 35566292; PMCID: PMC9104648.
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8. Wang LJ, Li SC, Yeh YM, Lee SY, Kuo HC, Yang CY. Gut mycobiome dysbiosis and its impact on intestinal permeability in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. J Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2023 Sep;64(9):1280-1291. doi: 10.1111/jcpp.13779. Epub 2023 Apr 5. PMID: 37016804.
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1. Cesarone, Maria Rosaria, et al. “Prevention of Influenza Episodes With Colostrum Compared With Vaccination in Healthy and High-Risk Cardiovascular Subjects: The Epidemiologic Study in San Valentino.” Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis, Apr. 2007, pp. 130–136. PMID: 17456621.
2. Belcaro G, Cesarone MR, Cornelli U, Pellegini L, Ledda A, Grossi MG, Dugall M, Ruffini I, Fano F, Ricci A, Stuard S, Luzzi R, Grossi MG, Hosoi M. Prevention of flu episodes with colostrum and Bifivir compared with vaccination: an epidemiological, registry study. Panminerva Med. 2010 Dec;52(4):269-75.
3. Alyne Batista da Silva Galdino, Adriano Henrique do Nascimento Rangel, Harpal Singh Buttar, Manuela Sales Lima Nascimento, Elaine Cristina Gavioli, Riva de Paula Oliveira, Danielle Cavalcanti Sales, Stela Antas Urbano & Katya Anaya (2021) Bovine colostrum: benefits for the human respiratory system and potential contributions for clinical management of COVID-19, Food and Agricultural Immunology, 32:1, 143-162, DOI: 10.1080/09540105.2021.1892594.
4. Swati Khartode S, Early Recovery of COVID-19 Patients by Using Immunoglobulins Present in Cow Colostrum Food Supplement - A Clinical Study, J Res Med Dent Sci, 2021, 9 (3):186-198.
5. Baśkiewicz-Hałasa M, Stachowska E, Grochans E, Maciejewska-Markiewicz D, Bühner L, Skonieczna-Żydecka K, Hałasa M. Moderate Dose Bovine Colostrum Supplementation in Prevention of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Medical University Students: A Randomized, Triple Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Nutrients. 2023; 15(8):1925. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15081925
6. Hałasa M., Baśkiewicz-Hałasa M., Jamioł-Milc D., Maciejewska-Markiewicz D., Skonieczna-Żydecka K. Bovine colostrum supplementation in prevention of upper respiratory tract infections—Systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression of randomized controlled trials. J. Funct. Foods. 2022;99:105316. doi: 10.1016/j.jff.2022.105316.
7. Hałasa M, Skonieczna-Żydecka K, Machaliński B, Bühner L, Baśkiewicz-Hałasa M. Six Weeks of Supplementation with Bovine Colostrum Effectively Reduces URTIs Symptoms Frequency and Gravity for Up to 20 Weeks in Pre-School Children. Nutrients. 2023 Aug 18;15(16):3626. doi: 10.3390/nu15163626. PMID: 37630816; PMCID: PMC10459079.
8. Batista da Silva Galdino A, do Nascimento Rangel AH, Buttar HS, et al. Bovine colostrum: Benefits for the human respiratory system and potential contributions for clinical management of COVID-19. Food and Agricultural Immunology. 2021;32(1):143-162. doi:10.1080/09540105.2021.1892594
9. Duman H, Karav S. Bovine colostrum and its potential contributions for treatment and prevention of COVID-19. Frontiers in Immunology. 2023;14. doi:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2023.1214514
1. Antonio, J et al. “The effects of bovine colostrum supplementation on body composition and exercise performance in active men and women.” Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) vol. 17,3 (2001): 243-7. doi:10.1016/s0899-9007(00)00552-9.
2. Davison, Glen. “Bovine colostrum and immune function after exercise.” Medicine and sport science vol. 59 (2012): 62-69. doi:10.1159/000341966
3. Główka, Natalia, and Małgorzata Woźniewicz. “Potential use of Colostrum Bovinum supplementation in athletes - A review.” Acta scientiarum polonorum. Technologia alimentaria vol. 18,2 (2019): 115-123. doi:10.17306/J.AFS.0654.
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6. Kotsis Y, Mikellidi A, Aresti C, Persia E, Sotiropoulos A, Panagiotakos DB, Antonopoulou S, Nomikos T. A low-dose, 6-week bovine colostrum supplementation maintains performance and attenuates inflammatory indices following a Loughborough Intermittent Shuttle Test in soccer players. Eur J Nutr. 2018 Apr;57(3):1181-1195. doi: 10.1007/s00394-017-1401-7. Epub 2017 Mar 11. PMID: 28285432; PMCID: PMC5861165.
7. Crooks, C. V., Wall, C. R., Cross, M. L., & Rutherfurd-Markwick, K. J. (2006). The Effect of Bovine Colostrum Supplementation on Salivary IgA in Distance Runners, International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 16(1), 47-64.
8. Dziewiecka H, Buttar HS, Kasperska A, Ostapiuk-Karolczuk J, Domagalska M, Cichoń J, Skarpańska-Stejnborn A. A Systematic Review of the Influence of Bovine Colostrum Supplementation on Leaky Gut Syndrome in Athletes: Diagnostic Biomarkers and Future Directions. Nutrients. 2022 Jun 17;14(12):2512. doi: 10.3390/nu14122512. PMID: 35745242; PMCID: PMC9227274.
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1. Kim JH, Jung WS, Choi NJ, Kim DO, Shin DH, Kim YJ. Health-promoting effects of bovine colostrum in Type 2 diabetic patients can reduce blood glucose, cholesterol, triglyceride and ketones. J Nutr Biochem. 2009;20(4):298-303. doi:10.1016/j.jnutbio.2008.04.002
2. Ooi TC, Ahmad A, Rajab NF, Sharif R. The Effects of 12 Weeks Colostrum Milk Supplementation on the Expression Levels of Pro-Inflammatory Mediators and Metabolic Changes among Older Adults: Findings from the Biomarkers and Untargeted Metabolomic Analysis. Nutrients. 2023 Jul 18;15(14):3184. doi: 10.3390/nu15143184. PMID: 37513601; PMCID: PMC10384749.
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1. Leszek J, Inglot AD, Janusz M, Lisowski J, Krukowska K, Georgiades JA. Colostrinin: a proline-rich polypeptide (PRP) complex isolated from ovine colostrum for treatment of Alzheimer's disease. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Arch Immunol Ther Exp (Warsz). 1999;47(6):377-85. PMID: 10608295.
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1. Bagwe-Parab S, Yadav P, Kaur G, Tuli HS, Buttar HS. Therapeutic Applications of Human and Bovine Colostrum in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases and Distinctive Cancer Types: The Current Evidence. Front Pharmacol. 2020 Sep 11;11:01100. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2020.01100. PMID: 33071773; PMCID: PMC7533576.
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