Gut health
Colostrum
Also called: bovine colostrum
The first milk of cows, rich in antibodies.
- Why people take it
- Immunity, gut, sport recovery.
- What the evidence says
- Limited evidence.
- How it is usually taken
- Usually 10 to 20 g a day of bovine colostrum.
- Be careful
- Contains milk.
- Medicines it can interact with
- No important medicine interactions are known, but tell your doctor and pharmacist about every supplement you take.
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Common questions
What is Colostrum?
The first milk of cows, rich in antibodies.
Why do people take Colostrum?
Immunity, gut, sport recovery.
Does Colostrum work?
Limited evidence.
How much Colostrum do people take?
Usually 10 to 20 g a day of bovine colostrum.
Is Colostrum safe?
Contains milk.
Does Colostrum interact with medicines?
No important medicine interactions are known, but tell your doctor and pharmacist about every supplement you take.
Sources and further reading
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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