Colostrum: An Effective Supplement For Autistic Children

The benefits of breastfeeding are well-known. In fact, no less than the World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding to babies aged one year and below. According to the WHO, breastfeeding reduces the risk of SIDS or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, asthma, eczema, dental problems, onset diabetes, and obesity during the child’s later years.

Breastfeeding is also said to increase a child’s intelligence and to strengthen the child’s immune system. Therefore, it is not longer surprising to hear that a number of sectors in the medicine world suggest the intake of Colostrum for children with autism. Many organizations such as the Autism Research Institute recommend Colostrum as a dietary supplement for children with autism-and rightly so.


But first, what exactly is Colostrum? And why is it beneficial?

Also known as first milk, Colostrum is a type of milk produced by a mammal’s mammary glands during the later part of their pregnancy and during the earlier days after giving birth. Colostrum is very high in essential nutrients such as proteins and carbohydrates. It also contains antibodies (responsible for neutralizing foreign object in the body) and low in fat. Since it is low in fat, it is easier to digest, helping babies absorb all the nutrients easier in a low-volume form.

However, Colostrum is not just beneficial for babies. In a research published in the New England Journal of Medicine, it was said that Colostrum is very beneficial to an adult’s general health, thanks to its effects on one’s immune system and physical strength. With these characteristics, it is easy to see why Colostrum is said to be an effective supplement for children with autism.

First, the fact that Colostrum is easier to digest compared to regular milk is already beneficial to autistic children, since their digestive functions are in maximum efficiency. Since it is easier to digest, they can easy absorb the nutrients without any problems or without causing complications due to undigested substances in the body. The main benefit of Colostrum, of course, it is ability to main bodily functions in the body.

Consuming Colostrum can help regularize the immune system of autistic children. Even without any citation of a study, it is a well known fact that autistic children easily get sick. This is because their immune system does not work like a healthy person’s immune system, due to the effects of the disorder. With the benefits of Colostrum, these children with autism can have the proper utility to fight diseases and other disorders that can render them useless without a healthy immune function.

Generally, Colostrum is sought after because it has immune system-boosting properties and gut-healing functions-two problematic areas for people with autism.
Of course, it is best to use Colostrum made specifically for people with autism.

The Kirkman Laboratories produce specialized Colostrum for the specialized market. Their Colostrum does not contain any potentially harmful substances that may be present in the Colostrum produced by other manufacturers. Kirkman’s Colostrum is hypoallergenic, which means they consider potential allergens that can affect autistic children.