Immunoglobulin-rich milk, production and use thereof
AssigneeAstacarotene AB
InventorsAke Lignell, Johan Inborr
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Abstract
A method of producing immunoglobulin-rich milk, including colostrum, in mammalian mothers, is described. The method includes administration of an effective daily dosage of a preparation containing at least one type of xanthophylls, such as astaxanthin, to said mothers, e.g. cows. Immunoglobulin-rich milk, including colostrum, produced according to the method and immunoglobulin concentrates derived from such milk, including colostrum, are also disclosed. These products may be used as nutrient for mammals, and as raw material for diagnostics, human and veterinary medicines, dermatologic preparations and cosmetics industry.
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An immunoglobulin concentrate derived from milk with an increased concentration of immunoglobulins produced in mammalian mothers by administration of an effective daily dosage of a preparation containing astaxanthin to said mothers, starting a few weeks prior to parturition and continuing during the lactation period.
An immunoglobulin concentrate derived from colostrum containing an increased concentration of immunoglobulins produced in mammalian mothers by administration of an effective daily dosage of a preparation containing astaxanthin to said mothers, starting a few weeks prior to parturition and continuing during the lactation period.
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