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Bovine colostrum didn't reduce musculoskeletal pain in a 3-month trial—even while it accelerated bone healing in hip fracture patients.

For people hoping colostrum might ease general joint or muscle pain, this early study suggests it won't—though it did improve some aspects of recovery after a hip fracture. Because the population was clinical and the study is one of the first on this topic, the picture is far from settled.

In a randomized trial of 116 hip fracture patients, those taking bovine colostrum reported no greater reduction in musculoskeletal pain than those taking whey protein over three months. However, colostrum did lead to faster bone healing and better scores on a disability questionnaire. The study didn't specify the dose used, and several other outcomes—like hip function and fracture healing itself—also showed no benefit, meaning the pain result is just one piece of a mixed picture.

Where this fits in the evidence

This is among the first studies we've indexed on Bovine Colostrum for Reduced Musculoskeletal Pain — treat it as an early signal until more research accumulates.

The study

Therapeutic Effects of Bovine Colostrum on Bone Healing, Rehabilitation, and Postoperative Complications: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blinded Comparative Trial.

  • Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)
  • n = 116
  • 2025-04-18
  • The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume
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