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Journal Article
Immune milk containing IgG, IgA and lactoferrin (IF) enhanced children's growth, immune capability and disease resistance, a prospective and observational research
by
Fang Liu
, Yi Feng
, Wenyi Lu
, Zhichao Fu
, Yiming Hong
, Xiaoyu Zhang
and
Junyan Fei
Abstract
Immune milk containing immunoglobulin A (IgA), immunoglobulin G (IgG), and lactoferrin (IF), as a nutritional supplement that can be added to foods, not only provides essential iron and amino acids but also has the potential to improve immune function and contribute to disease prevention. Methods: Between April 2023 and July 2023, a total of 279 randomly selected kind
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Immune milk containing immunoglobulin A (IgA), immunoglobulin G (IgG), and lactoferrin (IF), as a nutritional supplement that can be added to foods, not only provides essential iron and amino acids but also has the potential to improve immune function and contribute to disease prevention. Methods: Between April 2023 and July 2023, a total of 279 randomly selected kindergarten children in Zhenhai District were included in the study and divided into three groups. These children consumed immune skim milk powder for 3 months. Children’s height, weight, BMI, and disease resistance capability were recorded. Results: The mean heights/weights for Groups 1-3 before intervention are 112.11±0.65/19.02±0.35, 118.84±0.53/21.97±0.44, 104.36±0.54/16.55±0.34, with height/weight increasing as: 1.70±0.05/0.36±0.14, 1.49±0.06/0.71±0.08, 1.52±0.10/0.50±0.08 at the end of the research. Statistical differences in the three groups between three-month post-intervention and pre-intervention were all significant (P<0.01), there were also significant differences were also observed in male and female children. The heights and weights of children are above the standard growth development levels. The health status of the 301 children, including 60.13% upper respiratory tract infections, 4.65% diarrhea, and 3.65% hand-foot-mouth disease, was lower than those reported in the literature. Conclusion: Immune milk containing IgG, IgA, and lactoferrin might enhance children’s immune capability and disease resistance. IgA, IgG, and LF have the potential to be used in both dietary supplements and medicines to improve the health of both humans and animals.