Will drinking my own breastmilk help me to fight off a cold?

Question

Please excuse my ignorance as to how the immune system works.

I know that breastmilk helps babies develop a healthy immune system, but what will happen if I drink some to fight off my own illness, the same illness that my son is just getting over?

Answer 1

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An ingredient found in breast milk can make you feel better fast.

It turns out that an ingredient in breast milk (that you can find via supplements—whew!), may help your most intense cold go away. “A derivative of lauric acid, monolaurin, is a fatty acid found naturally in breast milk,” explains Tom Bayne, DC, a practitioner with ChicagoHealers.com. “It is known to decrease symptoms of the flu and fatigue.” You can find monolaurin supplements at any health food store or vitamin shop and at most pharmacies. As with all natural supplements, talk to your doctor about the right dosage and whether there are any drug contraindications to keep in mind.

 

Answer 2

People who answered this question without the proper medical knowledge should not have.  The correct information regarding this question is below....

An ingredient found in breast milk can make you feel better fast.

It turns out that an ingredient in breast milk (that you can find via supplements—whew!), may help your most intense cold go away. “A derivative of lauric acid, monolaurin, is a fatty acid found naturally in breast milk,” explains Tom Bayne, DC, a practitioner with ChicagoHealers.com. “It is known to decrease symptoms of the flu and fatigue.” You can find monolaurin supplements at any health food store or vitamin shop and at most pharmacies. As with all natural supplements, talk to your doctor about the right dosage and whether there are any drug contraindications to keep in mind.