The effect of bovine colostrum supplementation in older adults

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of supplementation with bovine
colostrum, in combination with an 8-week (1 hour, 3 times per week) resistance or
weight-training program, on lean tissue (muscle) mass, strength, inflammation, bone
resorption, and cognitive function in men and women 50 years and older. Bovine
colostrum is the initial milk that is secreted in the first day after calving and is very high
in protein, growth factors and other proteins which benefit the human immune system.
This study will support and expand on the limited research available indicating the
effect of bovine colostrum supplementation on many factors and, for the first time,
devote research attention to older adults. This study will provide the partner
organization with relevant and current research to back marketing claims and expand
market potential.

Faculty Supervisor:

Philip Chilibeck

Student:

Partner:

The Saskatoon Colostrum Company Ltd - dupe

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Accelerate