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colostrum
noun
co·los·trum
kə-ˈlä-strəm
: milk secreted for a few days after childbirth and characterized by high protein and antibody content
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Model Sofia Richie even launched a colostrum smoothie in Los Angeles earlier this year.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Actor Gwyneth Paltrow discussed the trend on her podcast with the founder of a company selling colostrum products while reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian Barker's lifestyle site features experts praising its benefits.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Does taking bovine colostrum powder have health benefits?
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Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 23 Sep. 2024
For instance, breastfeeding, getting the colostrum from the surrogate, some people would not be comfortable with that.
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Danielle Bacher, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Latin, beestings
First Known Use
1577, in the meaning defined above
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“Colostrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colostrum. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
colostrum
noun
co·los·trum
kə-ˈläs-trəm
: milk secreted for a few days after giving birth and having a high protein and antibody content
Medical Definition
colostrum
noun
co·los·trum
kə-ˈläs-trəm
: milk secreted for a few days after childbirth and characterized by high protein and antibody content
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