What are the side effects of eating colostrum for babies?

Bovine colostrum refers to the milk produced by a cow within 72 hours after giving birth to a calf. The milk at this time has a very high nutritional value. Although bovine colostrum has many nutrients, our country stipulates that bovine colostrum cannot be added to baby milk powder, and baby dairy products cannot use bovine colostrum as a raw material. Why is this? Now let’s talk about the side effects of bovine colostrum for babies.

1. Allergic reaction

Bovine colostrum is rich in immunoglobulins, which can improve the resistance of newborn calves after eating. However, the protein contained in bovine colostrum and the protein contained in human milk have different structures. They are foreign proteins to the human body and may cause allergic reactions after ingestion.

2. Difficult to digest

Children's digestive system functions are not yet fully developed, and there is a lack of secretory IgA in the intestines, which makes them prone to diarrhea, indigestion and other symptoms. The protein contained in bovine colostrum is tyrosine, which has a larger molecular weight than the protein in human milk. It is not easy for infants to digest and absorb it after eating.

3. Affects absorption

The fatty acid content in bovine colostrum is different from that in human milk. Human milk is mainly composed of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, while the fatty acid structure in bovine colostrum is different from that in human milk, which affects digestion and absorption after infants eat.

4. Precocious

The sex hormone content in bovine colostrum is 1 times higher than that in human milk. If children frequently consume bovine colostrum, the sex hormone level in their body will increase, leading to premature development and precocious puberty.

5. Tooth decay

Bovine colostrum tastes sweeter than human milk and contains more sugar than human colostrum. If children frequently consume bovine colostrum, the sugar in it will remain in the mouth and on the teeth. If the mouth is not cleaned properly, it can easily lead to tooth decay.

6. Diarrhea

Because bovine colostrum is rich in protein, the molecular weight of the protein is greater than that of human protein, and the trace elements contained in bovine colostrum are not easy for children to digest and absorb after eating. Therefore, children may experience symptoms of indigestion and diarrhea after eating bovine colostrum.