Colostrum Supplements: Questions, Answered

Interested in our colostrum supplement but on the hunt for more information before you commit? We have the top questions - plus answers. Get them here and contact us if you want additional information.

What Is Colostrum?

Colostrum is a nutrient and antibody-rich type of milk produced by mammals right before and after giving birth, sometimes referred to as immune milk. It is exceptionally rich in nutrients, antioxidants, proteins, immunoglobulins, lactoferrin, and leukocytes (white blood cells) and practically every known nutrient essential to mammalian health. Basically, it’s a “kickstarter” for newborn mammals to help encourage healthy development in their first hours and days of life.

What Are the Benefits of Taking a Colostrum Supplement?

Colostrum supplements are associated with a wide range of potential health benefits, including but not limited to:

• Colostrum is rich in nutrients including proteins that encourage the development and maintenance of a healthy gut lining, as well as prebiotics that aid in digestion. Colostrum may even be effective at mitigating the symptoms of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and infectious diarrhea.
• Colostrum may be effective at helping to soothe gut irritation caused by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs.
• Colostrum supplements may support the health of the thymus gland, which produces T-cells that destroy pathogens and abnormal cells. Bovine colostrum may also modulate the production and function of macrophages and lymphocytes that bolster the immune system, among many other potential immune health benefits.
• Colostrum may reduce aging; one study found that bovine colostrum supplementation reduced the rate at which telomeres shortened, protecting against aging.
• It may even promote healing; colostrum is associated with regenerative effects on all the body’s structural cells; it may even promote wound healing.
• Athletes take note: colostrum may aid in muscle recovery, boosting overall performance during training.
• Thanks to its rich mix of antioxidants, bovine colostrum produces powerful anti-inflammatory effects. It may even counter certain bacterial pathogens.
• Colostrum also helps promote fibroblasts and collagen fibers, which are not only beneficial for wound healing, but for skin cell turnover and overall skin health.

This is just a quick snapshot into some of the benefits of a colostrum supplement - there may be many others.

Does Colostrum Promote Healthy Hair Growth?

Some anecdotal evidence exists that colostrum may promote healthy hair growth - yet it may not be entirely anecdotal. At least one study provides evidence that colostrum may support hair growth and health, which is likely attributable to its milk exosome content. These exosomes contain growth factors that can encourage hair follicle repair, recovery, and growth. 

Can a Colostrum Supplement Help with Weight Loss Efforts?

There are some studies that suggest that colostrum may be effective at promoting muscle gain and fat loss, at least when paired with resistance training or some other active regimen. More research may be needed, however.

What Is Liposomal Colostrum?

Liposomal colostrum is colostrum that has been prepared with a lipid bilayer; ours is coated in a bilayer produced from sunflower lecithin, which confers several benefits. It disperses more readily in a liquid solution, offers protection against the stomach acid, and enhances absorption once it reaches the small intestine.

Can People with Lactose Intolerance Still Take a Colostrum Supplement?

Some users are concerned about lactose sensitivity since colostrum is technically a dairy product; however, it is produced throughout the body, not just through the mammary glands, so it is quite low in lactose. Moreover, it has a higher concentration of A2 protein. Most people with lactose sensitivity can consume it without issue.

How Are the Nutrients in Colostrum Preserved During Drying?

Colostrum is rich in heat-sensitive compounds which can be destroyed or damaged during improper preparation techniques. Our colostrum supplement is prepared by drying at a very low temperature (maintained at below 130℉) which protects and preserves all constituent bioactive compounds.

Should You Take Colostrum Every Day?

You can take a colostrum supplement every day, and some users take it up to 4 times per day.

Is There a Certain Time You Should Take It?

It depends on how many times per day you take it, but if you take it once per day, a good way to maximize absorption is to take it before your first meal of the day.

What’s the Best Way to Take a Colostrum Supplement?

There are multiple ways to take a colostrum supplement. You can take it by mouth before a meal, or mix it into water or a smoothie.

There are also other ways to take colostrum besides orally. It can be mixed into a paste with water and used as a facial, or packed into the gums to promote gum health.

Still Have Questions? Contact Us

If you have an additional question or want to know more about our colostrum supplement before you try it, contact us at hello@rawrevelations.com.