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Is bovine colostrum really 'liquid gold' for gut health?

Colostrum is the first milk that mammals produce after giving birth and is key for building up a newborn's immunity and helping create a healthy gut. Now, wellness influencers are promoting supplements of cow colostrum and the supplement has become very popular. Here's the science behind it.

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Ari Daniel is a reporter for NPR's Science desk where he covers global health and development.