Bovine colostrum improves intestinal function following formula-induced gut inflammation in preterm pigs

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Only few hours of formula feeding may induce proinflammatory responses and predispose to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in preterm pigs. We hypothesized that bovine colostrum, rich in bioactive factors, would improve intestinal function in preterm pigs following an initial exposure to formula feeding after some days of total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
Original languageEnglish
JournalClinical Nutrition
Volume33
Issue number2
Pages (from-to)322-329
Number of pages8
ISSN0261-5614
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

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