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Serum-Derived Immunoglobulins
Help neutralize antigens at the mucosal surface while the native
immune system recovers [57]
Zinc-Carnosine
Promotes gastric and intestinal mucosal healing [58]
Colostrum
Contains growth factors and immunoglobulins that support
mucosal recovery [59]
Microbiome Modulation
The mucosal immune system and the microbiome exist in constant
communication, making microbiome support essential for
mucosal recovery [60]:
Targeted Probiotics
Specific strains have demonstrated benefits for mucosal immunity:
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG
Enhances sIgA production and barrier function [61]
Bifidobacterium lactis Bb12
Helps regulate mucosal immune responses [62]
Saccharomyces boulardii
Supports mucosal barrier integrity and modulates local immunity
[63]
Prebiotic Fibers
Compounds that nourish beneficial bacteria and support
short-chain fatty acid production, which plays a key role in
mucosal health [64]
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