Anne, I don't know of any adults (presently) drinking breastmilk for a 
chronic illness but I have heard of this and know there are some 
studies.  When AIDS was first discovered, it is my understanding, all 
the milk banks in the US were closed.  The abundance of banked 
breastmilk  was, (ironically) fed to people with AIDS to boost their 
immune systems ... anyone have these studies?

I also understand that ice cream is being made out of breastmilk in the 
UK!!! (wouldn't it be better if all babies got their mother's milk?)  
And, in Canada, our health stores sell colostrum pills (that are 
supposed to cure all sorts of illnesses) but I can't see how there would 
be anything alive in the colostrum... anyone want to weigh in here?

I know I didn't answer your question but an interesting thread! Would 
love to know the outcome of the news story ... please share on Lactnet.

Renee (in Vancouver, Canada)

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