Colostrum consumption was safe and effective in decreasing intestinal permeability (Halasa et al, 2017).
In this double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study conducted with healthy men from 20-43 years of age, the researchers compared a whey powder as a placebo to a 500mg dose of bovine colostrum taken twice a day. During the 20 days of consumption, the investigators showed that hypersensitivity-related health problems can be alleviated by colostrum supplementation and that this effect might be attributed to normalization (decrease) of intestinal permeability, also commonly referenced as “leaky gut.”
This study opens up the options for consumers to try bovine colostrum as an alternative solution to help maintain intestinal barrier permeability without having to completely avoid factors that typically cause this condition like gluten, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and intense physical activity.
Download as a pdf: Digestive Health – Leaky Gut | Halasa et al, 2017
