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WHAT IS THE CONSTITUENTS OF COLOSTRUMS ?

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Colostrum is the milk produced by the mammals in the late period of their pregnancy by which they feed their newly born young ones. It is rich in

Proteins, Vitamins and Sodium chloride

Immunoglobins such as Ig A, IgG.

Lysozymes and lactoferrins that act as antibacterial agents

Proline-rich polypeptides (PRPs) which modulate the immune system

Growth factors like insulin like growth factors

Colostrum contains less carbohydrates, fats and pottasium as compared to normal milk


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