A recent in vitro study, published in the journal
Nutrients, suggests that bovine colostrum can bolster the gut wall lining that becomes weakened if bacteria associated with Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) are present.
While the presence of bacteria in the small intestine is normal, an overgrowth of bacteria can result in a variety of abdominal discomforts such as bloating, flatulence, and diarrhea.
Bovine colostrum enhances the cellular proteins that naturally bind the surface cells together to maintain its normal strong barrier function, providing a natural approach for increased intestinal permeability.
“The bacteria associated with SIBO are usually those found in the normal colon. We showed that bovine colostrum was able to strengthen gut defenses against all the bacteria tested relevant for SIBO— a remarkable novel finding,” explained Dr. Raymond Playford, PhD, FRCP, clinical gastroenterologist, lead investigator, and vice president R&D, PanTheryx.