This study is undertaken to explore the effects of a bovine colostrum containing MVM (RiteStart) on different health aspects by quantitatively assessing relevant serum and saliva biomarkers, over a 12-week period in participants.
Blood samples were drawn by a certified phlebotomist, prepared, and then analyzed by a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-certified independent laboratory. The following components were measured in sera from the participants: Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Gamma-Glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT), Red Blood Cell Count (RBC), Hematocrit (HCT), Mean Cell Volume (MCV), Mean Cell Hemoglobin (MCH), Mean Cell Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC), Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW), Platelets, Mean Platelet Volume (MPV), Monocytes, Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Eosinophils, Basophils, Hemoglobin, Ferritin, Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC), Iron, Transferrin Saturation (TS), Folate, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Red Blood Cell Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium, Creatine Kinase (CK), Testosterone, Free Testosterone, Dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate (DHEAS), Cortisol, Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG), Albumin, Glucose, Total Cholesterol, High-Density Lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL), Low-Density Lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL), Triglycerides, White Blood Cell Count (WBC), High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP). Secretory Immunoglobulin A (sIgA) was measured in saliva collected from participants.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
20
RiteStart is a comprehensive multivitamin, multimineral, all-in-one daily supplement. Besides having comprehensive and balanced amounts of essential vitamins and minerals that the human body needs, RS includes many other health-promoting ingredients. For example, RS contains potent antioxidants, including vitamins A, C, and E, oligomeric proanthocyanidins from pinebark and grapeseed extracts, lutein, CoQ10, alpha-lipoic acid, and green tea. It is also a source of essential fatty acids from fish and plant oils. RS contains transfer factor (bovine colostrum and egg yolk extracts) that support immunity \[6, 7, 8\]. RS also includes a blend of maitake mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, cordyceps, inositol hexaphosphate, olive leaf extract, and other ingredients that aim to further support immune function and overall health.
4Life Research
Sandy City, Utah, United States
Salivary IgA
Secretory Immunoglobulin A (sIgA) was measured in saliva collected from participants.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Serum folate level
Serum folate level was measured in blood sample collected from participants
Time frame: 12 weeks
Serum vitamin B12 level
Serum vitamin B12 level was measured in blood sample collected from participants
Time frame: 12 weeks
Serum vitamin D level
Serum vitamin D level was measured in blood sample collected from participants
Time frame: 12 weeks
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Activity
ALT activity is measured in blood sample collected from participants. ALT, AST, and GGT are important biomarkers for liver function and commonly used for safety assessment
Time frame: 12 weeks
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) activity
AST activity is measured in blood sample collected from participants. ALT, AST, and GGT are important biomarkers for liver function and commonly used for safety assessment
Time frame: 12 weeks
Gamma-Glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT) activity
GGT activity is measured in blood sample collected from participants. ALT, AST, and GGT are important biomarkers for liver function and commonly used for safety assessment
Time frame: 12 weeks
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