Respiratory

Bovine colostrum applications in sick and healthy people: A systematic review 

This comprehensive review published in 2021 evaluated evidence relating to the clinical use of exogenous supplemental bovine colostrum in human health. 24 full text studies were selected and reviewed regarding intestinal and respiratory recovery. The mechanism of action seemed to suggest bovine colostrum modulates the immune response and may increase sIgA.   References: Guberti, M., Botti, …

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Bovine colostrum: Its constituents and uses 

This comprehensive review published in 2021 in Nutrients, reviews the main constituents, quality control and an overview of the use of bovine colostrum in health and disease.   Bovine colostrum active constituents include immunoglobulins, cytokines, oligosaccharides and immune factors. It also contains growth factors and hormones which account for many of the health benefits. Multiple studies …

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The use of bovine colostrum in medical practice and human health: Current evidence and areas requiring further examination 

The prestigious scientific journal Nutrients published this special edition in 2022 for a comprehensive review of the health potential of bovine colostrum supplementation.   Including five review articles, use in gastrointestinal health and disease, sports nutrition, pediatrics, and immune support. It also includes a systematic review of its clinical use and an original research article examining …

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Selenium and iodine in autoimmune thyroiditis 

This 2015 paper reviewed the role played by selenium and iodine in autoimmune thyroiditis. Iodine is an essential constituent of thyroid hormones and its deficiency causes different disorders that include goiter, hypothyroidism, reduced fertility and alteration in growth, physical and neurological development. These two micronutrients could be involved in the pathogenesis of autoimmune thyroid diseases, …

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Use of potassium iodide in dermatology: Updates on an old drug 

This 2013 review discusses pharmacology, mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, and appropriate manipulation of potassium iodide. Immunomodulatory characteristics of the drug justify its mechanism of action in relation to other inflammatory and immune-mediated disorders.  References: Costa, R. O., Macedo, P. M., Carvalhal, A., & Bernardes-Engemann, A. R. (2013). Use of potassium iodide in dermatology: updates …

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