Editing Colostrum (section)

==== Skin ====
Bovine colostrum (BC) affects skin. A study<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Jogi R, Tager MJ, Perez D, Tsapekos M | title = Bovine Colostrum, Telomeres, and Skin Aging | journal = Journal of Drugs in Dermatology | volume = 20 | issue = 5 | pages = 538–545 | date = May 2021 | pmid = 33938706 | doi = 10.36849/JDD.5851 | doi-broken-date = 30 December 2024 }}</ref> conducted in 2021 by Jogi Reena et al. found that Bovine Colostrum may help delay skin aging by reducing telomere shortening, which is a marker of cellular aging. The researchers attributed these benefits to the [[antioxidant]] properties of BC, which help maintain telomere length and boost fibroblast proliferation—a key element in [[collagen]] production and the maintenance of skin structure.

'''Enhanced Healing and Regeneration'''<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Kim H, Kim DE, Han G, Lim NR, Kim EH, Jang Y, Cho H, Jang H, Kim KH, Kim SH, Yang Y | title = Harnessing the Natural Healing Power of Colostrum: Bovine Milk-Derived Extracellular Vesicles from Colostrum Facilitating the Transition from Inflammation to Tissue Regeneration for Accelerating Cutaneous Wound Healing | journal = Advanced Healthcare Materials | volume = 11 | issue = 6 | pages = e2102027 | date = March 2022 | pmid = 34865307 | pmc = 11468066 | doi = 10.1002/adhm.202102027 }}</ref>''':''' BC has been shown to stimulate fibroblast activity, aiding in the repair of damaged skin and the creation of new tissue, making it effective for wound healing and scar reduction.

'''Anti-Aging Properties''': BC is rich in antioxidants that combat free radicals, which are significant contributors to skin aging.<ref>{{Cite web |title=What Makes Colostrum Powder Beneficial for Skin Health? |url=https://wellnessextract.com/blogs/wellness/what-makes-colostrum-powder-beneficial-for-skin-health |access-date=2025-01-21 |website=Wellness Extract USA |language=en}}</ref> These antioxidants, combined with growth factors,<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal |last1=Duan |first1=Hao |last2=Sun |first2=Qian |last3=Chen |first3=Chao |last4=Wang |first4=Rongchang |last5=Yan |first5=Wenjie |date=January 2024 |title=A Review: The Effect of Bovine Colostrum on Immunity in People of All Ages |journal=Nutrients |language=en |volume=16 |issue=13 |pages=2007 |doi=10.3390/nu16132007 |doi-access=free |pmid=38999755 |pmc=11242949 }}</ref> improve skin elasticity and firmness, helping to diminish the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.<ref name=":0" /> A clinical study<ref name=":1">{{Cite journal |last1=Bhatti |first1=Hammad A |last2=Basra |first2=Mohammad K A |last3=Patel |first3=Girish K |date=2013 |title=Hair restoration approaches for early onset male androgenetic alopecia |journal=Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology |language=en |volume=12 |issue=3 |pages=223–231 |doi=10.1111/jocd.12047 |pmid=23992164 }}</ref> published in the ''Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology'' found that topical application of antioxidants significantly improved skin texture and reduced signs of aging in participants over a 12-week period.<ref name=":1" />

'''Wound Healing'''<ref name=Mandloi>{{cite journal | vauthors = Mandloi V, Banerjee T, Sharma A, Pratap A, Ansari MA, Srivastava V | title = Role of Bovine Colostrum Dressing on Chronic Non-Healing Wounds in Comparison to Conventional Dressing: A Case-Control Study | journal = The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds | pages = 15347346241241578 | date = April 2024 | pmid = 38592472 | doi = 10.1177/15347346241241578 }}</ref>''':''' The immunoglobulins and [[lactoferrin]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=What Does Lactoferrin Supplement Do? Unveiling Its Health Benefits |url=https://wellnessextract.com/blogs/wellness/what-does-lactoferrin-supplement-do-unveiling-its-health-benefits |access-date=2024-12-30 |website=Wellness Extract USA |language=en}}</ref> in topically applied BC work together to improve the Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment score of chronic non-healing ulcers on day 21 of treatment.<ref name=Mandloi/>