Stomach ulcers affect more than 60 million people worldwide. A common cause is the routine consumption of aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs include ibuprofen, naproxen, meloxicam, diclofenac, etc.). While these medications are helpful for many with chronic pain and arthritis symptoms, they also increase the risk of bleeding ulcers. Prescription acid reducers are also beneficial but are not without side effects. Research has shown that colostrum, when taken daily, may be beneficial in preventing stomach ulcers. 

Those undergoing chemotherapy for cancer treatment also frequently sustain colon inflammation, resulting in diarrhea. Colostrum may be an option and has been shown beneficial in animal studies. 

Lastly, a 2000 study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition discussed colostrum’s benefit in treating those with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Again, the likely mechanism is reparation of an inflamed leaky gut.

Most importantly, bovine colostrum has nutritional properties which help optimize the gut health and encourage intestinal microbial diversity.