Evidence supporting the use of: Hyperimmune milk peptides
For the health condition: Infection (viral)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Hyperimmune milk peptides are derived from the milk of cows that have been immunized with specific pathogens, leading to the presence of elevated levels of antibodies and bioactive peptides in their milk. These products are sometimes promoted for their potential to support or treat viral infections due to their purported immunomodulatory and antiviral properties. Several laboratory and animal studies have demonstrated that hyperimmune bovine colostrum or milk can contain neutralizing antibodies against certain viruses, such as rotavirus and influenza, and can reduce viral replication in vitro or in animal models. Additionally, some small human studies have explored their use in the prevention or management of gastrointestinal infections, especially in children, with mixed but occasionally positive results. However, the overall quality of evidence is low, with limited well-controlled clinical trials in humans addressing systemic viral infections. The main mechanisms proposed include passive immunity through antibody transfer and modulation of immune responses. While there is a scientific rationale and some preliminary evidence, the clinical efficacy of hyperimmune milk peptides against viral infections in humans remains inadequately established, and further robust clinical trials are needed to determine their real-world therapeutic value.

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