A note on the vitamin D content of cow's colostrum

Henry, K. M.; Kon, S. K.

doi:10.1042/bj0312199

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“…Henry and Kon (1937) Vitamin K exists in two forms: phylloquinone (vitamin K 1 ) and menaquinones (vitamin K 2 ) (Morrissey and Hill 2009). Indyk and Woolard (1995) reported that the concentration of phylloquinone was higher in colostrum than in milk, decreasing to normal levels after 5 days of lactation.…”

Section: Fat-soluble Vitaminsmentioning

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Composition and properties of bovine colostrum: a review

McGrath

Fox

McSweeney

et al. 2015

Dairy Sci. & Technol.

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Colostrum is the initial milk secreted by mammals following parturition, the composition and physicochemical properties of which are highly dynamic and variable. The composition and physicochemical properties of colostrum during the initial postpartum period has not been systematically reviewed for many years, although the topic remains of interest both to milk producers and processors. In this article, the current understanding of the composition of colostrum, i.e. carbohydrates, proteins, growth factors, enzymes, enzyme inhibitors, nucleotides and nucleosides, cytokines, fats, vitamins and minerals, is reviewed. In addition, the physicochemical properties, i.e. pH and buffering capacity, colour, density and specific gravity, osmotic pressure, somatic cell count, properties of casein micelles, ethanol stability and rennet coagulation properties are discussed, as well as the effects of heat-treating colostrum.

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Section: Fat-soluble Vitaminsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Composition and properties of bovine colostrum: a review

McGrath

Fox

McSweeney

et al. 2015

Dairy Sci. & Technol.

301

263

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“…The fat-soluble vitamins are not reduced when colostrum is commercially processed. Table 6 shows the content of vitamins present in colostrum [35,37,38].…”

Section: Quantity Of Fat-soluble Vitamins Present In Bcmentioning

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Bovine colostrum: an emerging nutraceutical

Bagwe¹,

Tharappel²,

Kaur³

et al. 2015

Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine

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Nutraceutical, a term combining the words "nutrition" and "pharmaceuticals", is a food or food product that provides health benefits as an adjuvant or alternative therapy, including the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases in children and adults. There is emerging evidence that bovine colostrum (BC) may be one of the promising nutraceuticals which can prevent or mitigate various diseases in newborns and adults. Immunity-related disorders are one of the leading causes of mortality in the world. BC is rich in immunity, growth and antimicrobial factors, which promote tissue growth and the maturation of digestive tract and immune function in neonatal animals and humans. The immunoglobulins and lactoferrin present in colostrum are known to build natural immunity in newborns which helps to reduce the mortality rate in this population. Also, the side-effect profile of colostrum proteins and possible lactose intolerance is relatively less in comparison with milk. In general, BC is considered safe and well tolerated. Since colostrum has several important nutritional constituents, well-designed, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies with colostrum products should be conducted to widen its therapeutic use. The objectives of this review are to create awareness about the nutraceutical properties of colostrum and to discuss the various ongoing alternative treatments of colostrum and its active ingredients as well as to address colostrum's future nutraceutical and therapeutic implications in humans.

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“…It has two major forms as cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) and ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) and their concentration decreases from 1.2 to 0.36 IU. g−1 during the first 5 days post-partum ( 76 ). Vitamin C and the B vitamins are also found in the water-soluble fraction of colostrum at a higher concentration compared to mature milk ( 77 ) and together provide a natural source of essential vitamins critical to human health.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Bovine Colostrum and Its Potential for Human Health and Nutrition

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Colostrum is the first milk produced post-partum by mammals and is compositionally distinct from mature milk. Bovine colostrum has a long history of consumption by humans, and there have been a number of studies investigating its potential for applications in human nutrition and health. Extensive characterization of the constituent fractions has identified a wealth of potentially bioactive molecules, their potential for shaping neonatal development, and the potential for their application beyond the neonatal period. Proteins, fats, glycans, minerals, and vitamins are abundant in colostrum, and advances in dairy processing technologies have enabled the advancement of bovine colostrum from relative limitations of a fresh and unprocessed food to a variety of potential applications. In these forms, clinical studies have examined bovine colostrum as having the substantial potential to improve human health. This review discusses the macro-and micronutrient composition of colostrum as well as describing well-characterized bioactives found in bovine colostrum and their potential for human health. Current gaps in knowledge are also identified and future directions are considered in order to elevate the potential for bovine colostrum as a component of a healthy diet for a variety of relevant human populations.

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A note on the vitamin D content of cow's colostrum

Cited by 15 publications

References 7 publications

Composition and properties of bovine colostrum: a review

Composition and properties of bovine colostrum: a review

Bovine colostrum: an emerging nutraceutical

Bovine Colostrum and Its Potential for Human Health and Nutrition

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