breast milk

Scientists says breast milk protein pill wards off colds and flu

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A key component of breast milk, lactoferrin, is one of the very first nutrients we receive in our earliest moments of life. Now the multi-functional protein is being sold as a supplement that is being hailed by experts for its ability to boost our immune systems and fight off viruses. “Scientists are calling it the … Read more

Does Drinking Your Own Breast Milk Prevent You From Getting Sick?

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The Kardashians are known to shill some pretty problematic wellness ideas, from skinny teas to waist trainers. And there’s no shortage of documentation on social media. The latest health experiment came from Kourtney Kardashian, who posted an Instagram story on Wednesday saying she was trying a rather homemade remedy to ward off sickness: breast milk. … Read more