Cow's milk as minimal enteral nutrition for premature infants.

摘要

The invention relates to a product consisting of bovine colostrum for use in a method for minimal enteral nutrition for preterm infants, which product is given according to a specified dosage regime, while supplemental nutrients are supplied by total parenteral nutrition during at least the chief part of the treatment period. In a second aspect is provided the use of said product as minimal enteral nutrition for preterm infants according to the first aspect of the invention.