Issue 3, 2024

Bovine colostrum as a promising nutraceutical: a systematic review

Abstract

Nowadays, it is essential to identify the benefits of sustainable living with nutritional food for the world's expanding population. This systematic review explores the unique composition of bovine colostrum, the initial milk produced by mammals post-parturition, compared to mature milk. We delve into extensive studies to examine its potential applications in human nutrition and health. Meticulous characterisation of its constituent fractions reveals a diverse array of potentially bioactive molecules, demonstrating their influence on neonatal development and their relevance in this era. Bovine colostrum can be a suitable alternative to mature milk as it is a rich source of numerous components such as bioactive proteins, fats, oligosaccharides, minerals and vitamins. Advance technologies were also used to preserve and commercialise it. So, a comprehensive discussion of its potential benefits for human health and exploring various preservation techniques for bovine colostrum presents a thorough overview of its multifaceted applications in promoting health and well-being.

Graphical abstract: Bovine colostrum as a promising nutraceutical: a systematic review

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
31 Dec 2023
Accepted
27 Feb 2024
First published
14 Mar 2024
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY-NC license

Sustainable Food Technol., 2024,2, 531-547

Bovine colostrum as a promising nutraceutical: a systematic review

A. Ramani, S. Taherabbas and S. Manik, Sustainable Food Technol., 2024, 2, 531 DOI: 10.1039/D3FB00256J

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