Colostrum: An Effective Supplement For Autistic Children

The benefits of breastfeeding are well-known. In fact,to be an effective supplement for children with autism.
no less than the World Health OrganizationFirst, the fact that Colostrum is easier to digest
recommends breastfeeding to babies aged one yearcompared to regular milk is already beneficial to autistic
and below. According to the WHO, breastfeedingchildren, since their digestive functions are in maximum
reduces the risk of SIDS or Sudden Infant Deathefficiency. Since it is easier to digest, they can easy
Syndrome, asthma, eczema, dental problems, onsetabsorb the nutrients without any problems or without
diabetes, and obesity during the child's later years.causing complications due to undigested substances in
Breastfeeding is also said to increase a child'sthe body. The main benefit of Colostrum, of course, it
intelligence and to strengthen the child's immuneis ability to main bodily functions in the body. Consuming
system. Therefore, it is not longer surprising to hearColostrum can help regularize the immune system of
that a number of sectors in the medicine worldautistic children. Even without any citation of a study, it
suggest the intake of Colostrum for children withis a well known fact that autistic children easily get sick.
autism. Many organizations such as the AutismThis is because their immune system does not work
Research Institute recommend Colostrum as a dietarylike a healthy person's immune system, due to the
supplement for children with autism-and rightly so.effects of the disorder. With the benefits of Colostrum,
But first, what exactly is Colostrum? And why is itthese children with autism can have the proper utility to
beneficial?fight diseases and other disorders that can render
Also known as first milk, Colostrum is a type of milkthem useless without a healthy immune function.
produced by a mammal's mammary glands during theGenerally, Colostrum is sought after because it has
later part of their pregnancy and during the earlier daysimmune system-boosting properties and gut-healing
after giving birth. Colostrum is very high in essentialfunctions-two problematic areas for people with
nutrients such as proteins and carbohydrates. It alsoautism.
contains antibodies (responsible for neutralizing foreignOf course, it is best to use Colostrum made
object in the body) and low in fat. Since it is low in fat,specifically for people with autism. The Kirkman
it is easier to digest, helping babies absorb all theLaboratories produce specialized Colostrum for the
nutrients easier in a low-volume form. However,specialized market. Their Colostrum does not contain
Colostrum is not just beneficial for babies. In a researchany potentially harmful substances that may be
published in the New England Journal of Medicine, itpresent in the Colostrum produced by other
was said that Colostrum is very beneficial to an adult'smanufacturers. Kirkman's Colostrum is hypoallergenic,
general health, thanks to its effects on one's immunewhich means they consider potential allergens that can
system and physical strength. With theseaffect autistic children.
characteristics, it is easy to see why Colostrum is said