Asian Oncology Research Journal

Beneficial Components of Colostrum for Cancer Patients: A Mini-review Focused on Oxidative Aspects and Properties of Colostrinin

Aline do Carmo França-Botelho *

Centro Universitário do Planalto de Araxá, Araxá, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

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Abstract

The beneficial effect of maternal colostrum and milk on the newborn as well as on the nursing mother is well known. However, many other potentially preventive and therapeutic aspects associated with the use of components of these secretions are still partially known and have sparked some research, including in the context of cancer. A narrative mini-review to present potential beneficial effects of colostrum components for cancer patients, especially focusing on oxidative aspects and potentialities of colostrinin.

Keywords: Cancer, colostrum, nutraceuticals, colostrinin, oxidative metabolismo.

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