{"id":19293,"date":"2024-08-07T12:39:32","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T17:39:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/?p=19293"},"modified":"2025-09-16T15:31:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T20:31:53","slug":"colostrum-supplements-what-you-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wellness\/colostrum-supplements-what-you-should-know.html","title":{"rendered":"Colostrum Supplements: What You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"19293\" class=\"elementor elementor-19293\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-606228f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"606228f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f71e184\" data-id=\"f71e184\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cffe9e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cffe9e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Colostrum is a liquid produced before breast milk when babies are born. It is a rich source of antibodies and other important nutrients for the immune system.<\/p><p>Beyond the need for colostrum at birth, many people are curious about colostrum supplements as they get older. Are there benefits to taking it as an adult? If so, what\u2019s the best colostrum supplement for adults?<\/p><p>We\u2019re covering what you need to know about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/herbs-natural-solutions-featured\/featured-herbs-colostrum\/\">colostrum supplements<\/a>, including the types, potential benefits, considerations, and typical doses of colostrum for adults.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d3e51f5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d3e51f5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-42b9666\" data-id=\"42b9666\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4961c19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"4961c19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor\/assets\/css\/widget-icon-box.min.css\">\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/herbs-natural-solutions-featured\/featured-herbs-colostrum\/\" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShop Colostrum Supplements\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tClick Here to Browse GNC's Selection of Colostrum Supplements\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ad4fe5f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ad4fe5f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c02b0f4\" data-id=\"c02b0f4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d3db91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"8d3db91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-column .elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--spacer-size)}.e-con{--container-widget-width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer{width:var(--container-widget-width,var(--spacer-size));--align-self:var(--container-widget-align-self,initial);--flex-shrink:0}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container{height:100%;width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer{height:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--container-widget-height,var(--spacer-size))}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty{position:relative;min-height:22px;min-width:22px}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;margin:auto;padding:0;width:22px;height:22px}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f59317c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f59317c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7463c01\" data-id=\"7463c01\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6860e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d6860e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Colostrum?\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-62bef24 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"62bef24\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fea3069\" data-id=\"fea3069\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b80db88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b80db88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Colostrum is a thick, nutrient-rich fluid produced by the mammary glands of mammals \u2014 including humans \u2014 shortly after giving birth and before regular breast milk starts to be made. It\u2019s often called \u201cliquid gold\u201d by new mothers due to its ability to help strengthen a newborn\u2019s immune system (so we don\u2019t want to waste it!).<\/p><p>However, as a supplement, colostrum can be found in the form of capsules and powders. It\u2019s sought after for its potential health benefits for immune and gut health as well as enhancing athletic performance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5f67cac elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5f67cac\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2b40ddb\" data-id=\"2b40ddb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d7280b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d7280b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Types of colostrum Supplements<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-06a50fb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"06a50fb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-40eb8b0\" data-id=\"40eb8b0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8eb4760 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8eb4760\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The most common type of colostrum supplement is bovine-derived, meaning they\u2019re from cows who have recently given birth to a calf. However, there are also goat-derived colostrum supplements. While all colostrum is packed with nutrients and immune-boosting compounds for newborn mammals, there\u2019s a difference in colostrum produced for baby animals versus for baby humans.<\/p><p>All colostrum is rich in antibodies, nutrients, and growth factors that may help support gut health and immune function. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.journalofdairyscience.org\/article\/S0022-0302(23)00307-7\/fulltext\">1<\/a>) However, the bioavailability of these components in colostrum supplements and how well they work in humans isn\u2019t fully understood. In other words, we can\u2019t extrapolate the benefits of cow or goat colostrum to humans.<\/p><p>Furthermore, animal colostrum products may pose a higher risk of certain allergens or intolerances, especially those who are sensitive to lactose or dairy proteins. Proteins in human colostrum are more readily available and better absorbed by the human gut, therefore less likely to cause an upset stomach. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3586783\/\">2<\/a>)<\/p><p>Plus, a mother\u2019s milk changes as her baby grows, depending on their needs, environment, and unique microbiome. This piece is lacking when you\u2019re simply taking a colostrum supplement from another mammal that isn\u2019t tailor-made for you, an adult human. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3508468\/\">3<\/a>)<\/p><p>With all of this being said, you\u2019re not going to find human-derived colostrum supplements at the store. While many people swear by colostrum supplements for their health, it\u2019s important to understand that the potential benefits may not translate as hoped for the reasons above.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-82e4eda elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"82e4eda\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-62e651c\" data-id=\"62e651c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f245ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8f245ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Much colostrum do you need?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4430b3f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4430b3f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2619e65\" data-id=\"2619e65\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-deeaa57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"deeaa57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There\u2019s no standard dosage for colostrum for adults. The recommended amounts can vary depending on the product, formulation, and its intended use. Many manufacturers suggest a colostrum dosage for adults of 500 mg to 2,000 mg per day.<\/p><p>The amount of colostrum that makes sense for you also depends on your health and why you want to take it. It\u2019s always best to speak with your healthcare provider before adding a new supplement to make sure it\u2019s safe and appropriate for you.<\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN\">The amount of colostrum that makes sense for you also depends on your health and why you want to take it. It\u2019s always best to speak with your healthcare provider before adding a new supplement to make sure it\u2019s safe and appropriate for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-abc112f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"abc112f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-24eefd6\" data-id=\"24eefd6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d6291a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5d6291a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Are There Benefits of Colostrum Supplements?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-aab13fc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"aab13fc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ad5faa0\" data-id=\"ad5faa0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3a94d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f3a94d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Promoting a Healthy Gut Microbiome<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-60839be elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"60839be\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5646ba8\" data-id=\"5646ba8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58b57f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58b57f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The gut microbiome is the community of microbes (like bacteria and yeasts) that thrive in your digestive tract. Research shows a strong relationship between the health of your gut microbiome and your overall health outcomes, underscoring the importance of caring for your digestive microbes.<\/p><p>Colostrum may be one way to do this, as it contains growth factors that may help strengthen the gut lining. Some researchers think compounds in colostrum may help prevent or reverse leaky gut, a condition in which contents of the gut leak into the body and trigger inflammation and potential health issues. When the lining of your gut is healthy and intact, you may also experience better nutrient absorption and overall digestive well-being. (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38361147\/\">4<\/a>)(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8228205\/\">5<\/a>)(<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35745242\/\">6<\/a>)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-29cff68 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"29cff68\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a9c707b\" data-id=\"a9c707b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a27b9d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a27b9d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Supporting Immune Health<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-11482ce elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"11482ce\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a394f5b\" data-id=\"a394f5b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63bc47b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63bc47b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Colostrum provides a heavy dose of immune support to newborns, but the need for healthy immune function doesn\u2019t stop there. This is one reason so many consumers are flocking to colostrum supplements as they get older.<\/p><p>Colostrum is naturally full of antibodies \u2014 especially IgG \u2014 which help keep your immune system strong. Antibodies also provide extra defenses against harmful germs, which may help reduce the occurrence and severity of common illnesses or infections. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8624701\/\">7<\/a>)(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1756464622003863?via%3Dihub\">8<\/a>)(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8279828\/\">9<\/a>)<\/p><p>Still, the composition of bovine-derived colostrum is shaped by the cow\u2019s environment and may not necessarily translate to better immune function for humans.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-902076f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"902076f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8206b8e\" data-id=\"8206b8e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84c318e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"84c318e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Athletic Performance<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0a99d3f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0a99d3f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b391ccb\" data-id=\"b391ccb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b64a58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b64a58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Finally, insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) in colostrum may be helpful for muscle repair and growth for individuals leading an active lifestyle, though the evidence is limited and not strong. (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34073917\/\">10<\/a>)<\/p><p>Colostrum may help stabilize exercise-related inflammation and help athletes recover more quickly between workouts. (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31256539\/\">11<\/a>)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7650c93 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7650c93\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f95f56e\" data-id=\"f95f56e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-494f429 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"494f429\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Colostrum Supplements: Things To Consider<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c1cea03 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c1cea03\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-23411f8\" data-id=\"23411f8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bd21e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5bd21e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/herbs-natural-solutions-featured\/featured-herbs-colostrum\/\">colostrum supplements <\/a>available today, which may have you wondering how to choose the best one. Here are some things to keep in mind:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Sourcing<\/strong>: Because we won\u2019t find human colostrum supplements, choose options containing colostrum derived from grass-fed, hormone-free animals for the highest quality.<\/li><li><strong>Independent Testing<\/strong>: Always seek supplements that have been third-party tested for quality and purity. Look for certifications from NSF International, USP, Informed Choice, or ConsumerLab.<\/li><li><strong>Form<\/strong>: Colostrum supplements come in various forms, like capsules, powders, or liquids. Choose one that suits your needs and preferences.<\/li><li><strong>Dosage<\/strong>: Doses can vary, but are often 500 mg to 2,000 mg per day depending on the product. Something that provides significantly lower or higher than that may either be less effective or have a higher risk of potential side effects.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c605128 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c605128\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4b6c5a5\" data-id=\"4b6c5a5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3452b08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3452b08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Possible Side Effects and Interactions<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fe609d9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fe609d9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7cfc16e\" data-id=\"7cfc16e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a74a5db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a74a5db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As with any supplement, colostrum comes with its share of potential side effects, though it\u2019s generally thought to be low-risk compared to milk, for example. (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25781716\/\">12<\/a>) Some possible side effects of colostrum supplements include:<\/p><ul><li>Allergic reactions to specific dairy proteins in colostrum<\/li><li>Mild digestive discomfort in the form of nausea, bloating, gas, or diarrhea<\/li><li>Increased immune activity due to the potential of colostrum to stimulate the immune system<\/li><\/ul><p>Certain groups of people should seek medical advice before adding colostrum due to its potential interactions, immune effects, or lack of safety evidence in certain scenarios:<\/p><ul><li>Pregnant or breastfeeding women<\/li><li>Individuals who take immunosuppressant medications<\/li><li>People who are sensitive to dairy proteins or lactose intolerant<\/li><li>Children<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-12de528 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"12de528\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-98429a5\" data-id=\"98429a5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eabebd5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eabebd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3476897 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3476897\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-221268c\" data-id=\"221268c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e788dfe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e788dfe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many people take animal-derived colostrum for adults hoping to reap benefits like immune support, workout recovery and athletic performance, or improved gut health. Will it prove effective? It&#8217;s hard to say.<\/p><p>While there are many colostrum supplements to choose from, research on its benefits is ongoing and not everyone may experience the same effects \u2014 especially given that humans and cows aren\u2019t the same mammalian species. If you decide to try colostrum, speak to your provider and look for options that are high quality and independently tested.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ebad621 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ebad621\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cacfd39\" data-id=\"cacfd39\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de10ae3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"de10ae3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6a76c39 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6a76c39\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fce1bb5\" data-id=\"fce1bb5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0623952 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0623952\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">References\u00a0<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-46dba95 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"46dba95\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-56f1e39\" data-id=\"56f1e39\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4da779c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4da779c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0<\/p><ol><li>Costa A, et al. 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