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Microlactin

Microlactin is a milk-derived protein preparation made from the milk of hyperimmunized cows, and it is thought to influence inflammation-related signaling in the body. People mostly look at it for osteoarthritis, and one small trial of 31 people found their joint symptoms improved. The evidence is limited, since that is a single short study, and the small trials on cholesterol and blood pressure were too tiny to draw firm conclusions.

Sources: PMID 11985942

Best evidence
Grade C
Conditions studied
3
Outcomes
12
Graded outcomes
0031

Evidence by condition

  • Strong
  • Moderate
  • Limited
  • Very limited

3 conditions

Osteoarthritis (OA)

Osteoarthritis (OA): outcomes studied for Microlactin
GradeOutcomeEffectSizeStudiesPeopleStudies list
Osteoarthritis Symptoms

Small Improvement

Improves (the measure goes down)Small effect1 study31 people

Studies that measured osteoarthritis symptoms

PainImproves (the measure goes down)31 people

High Cholesterol

High Cholesterol: outcomes studied for Microlactin
GradeOutcomeEffectSizeStudiesPeopleStudies list
Blood Pressure

Small Improvement

Improves (the measure goes down)Small effect30 people
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)

No effect

NoneNo effect30 people
Total cholesterolImproves (the measure goes down)1 study41 people

Studies that measured total cholesterol

TriglyceridesImproves (the measure goes down)1 study30 people

Studies that measured triglycerides

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)Improves (the measure goes down)30 people

High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure: outcomes studied for Microlactin
GradeOutcomeEffectSizeStudiesPeopleStudies list
Blood Pressure

Small Improvement

Improves (the measure goes down)Small effect30 people
Total cholesterolImproves (the measure goes down)1 study30 people

Studies that measured total cholesterol

TriglyceridesImproves (the measure goes down)1 study30 people

Studies that measured triglycerides

High-density lipoprotein (HDL)Improves (the measure goes up)30 people
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)Improves (the measure goes down)30 people

Key findings

  • Osteoarthritis SymptomsOsteoarthritis (OA)Improves (the measure goes down)
  • Blood PressureHigh CholesterolImproves (the measure goes down)
  • High-density lipoprotein (HDL)High Cholesterol

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  • Grade C

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Studies cited

3 studies from PubMed

  1. Cholesterol-lowering and blood pressure effects of immune milkAm J Clin Nutr · PMID 8147340
  2. Cholesterol-lowering effect of skim milk from immunized cows in hypercholesterolemic patientsAm J Clin Nutr · PMID 2239776
  3. Effects of a milk-based bioactive micronutrient beverage on pain symptoms and activity of adults with osteoarthritis: a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical evaluationNutrition · PMID 11985942