Question

What is colostrum and its benefits?

Answer 1

Colostrum:

1. Colostrum is the primary milk that is secreted by mammary glands after childbirth.
2. Colostrum is called first milk.

Benefits of colostrum:

1. Colostrum contains proteins, fat, cytokines, and antibodies.
2. They contain immune cells that help the newborn to get adapted to the surroundings.
3. The antibodies such as IgG, IgA, and IgM are present in colostrum for the immunity development.