Colostrum Powder

Colostrum is the milk produced within the first 24-72 hours after mammalian birth. It provides all of the essential nutrients and antibodies newborn mammals need in order to develop a healthy immune system and gut. It is very thick and yellow, hence its nickname “liquid gold.”

Then, transitional milk takes over, which is the transition between colostrum and what we know as the “whole milk” that cows produce. This is still slightly yellowish in color, but starts to become more white.

Finally, the mature bovine milk supply is established. Cow’s milk is high-volume, white in color, and provides all the nutrients we know and love such as vitamin d, calcium, and protein.

One of the main differences is that bovine colostrum actually contains less lactose than human colostrum. Did you know that human colostrum actually contains the highest amount of lactose for any species?!

When it comes to immunoglobulins, human colostrum consists primarily immunoglobulin A (IgA). Bovine colostrum contains a multitude of immunoglobulins including IgA, IgG, IgE, IgD and many more.

Bovine colostrum also contains 40 times more antibodies than human colostrum!

Gut issues are often found as the root cause for many health frustrations including bloating, skin issues, disrupted sleep cycles, sugar cravings, slowing metabolism and more. Colostrum is a gut superfood that helps address these problems and bring the body back into balance by providing a protective barrier throughout the body that strengthens the immune system and optimizes gut health.

Not only is colostrum beneficial for enhancing internal wellness, it has also been found to have impressive regenerative effects due to the high amount of growth factors present. Growth factors are known to promote the growth of new cells while repairing and regenerating others. That means improved skin radiance and elasticity — keeping you feeling AND looking young!

Absolutely! Whether or not your kids consumed breast milk as infants, colostrum can work wonders for their immune system and overall wellness. However, it is recommended for children 1 year and older; consult your health care provider if your child is younger than 12 months old. Also, children with severe lactose intolerance or dairy allergies should not take a colostrum supplement.

We source only from US dairy farms who also have a “calf-first promise. ”That means the calves get every drop of colostrum they need before any of it is collected for supplementation purposes.

Yes. Colostrum powder is a dairy product so we don’t recommend anyone with milk allergies or severe lactose intolerance to use WonderCow Colostrum Powder. However, the total serving size of WonderCow colostrum is just 1-2 grams, and the amount of lactose in each serving is 11% or less. Many people, even those who are sensitive to lactose, find that they do well with colostrum powder (especially when paired with a lactose enzyme supplement).

The FDA does not directly approve dietary supplements, but they do monitor them.  WonderCow Colostrum Powder is a whole-food supplement that does not contain any drug that would go through the FDA approval process. So while WonderCow Colostrum powder is not FDA-approved, it is GMP certified (Good Manufacturing Practice) and third-party certified to maintain the highest quality industry standards. The FDA monitors supplements in the following ways:

1. The FDA periodically inspects dietary supplement manufacturing facilities to verify that companies are meeting specific requirements.
2. The FDA reviews product labels and websites to ensure functional claims are accurate.
3. The FDA monitors products to ensure safety.

While there are no known harmful interactions between colostrum and other supplements or medications, it’s always a good idea to speak with your healthcare provider if you have any concerns.

WonderCow colostrum can be mixed into any liquid — just not hot liquids (temperatures above 140 F will start to denature bioactive nutrients, which diminishes the overall potency of colostrum). Mix your recommended serving size into your favorite beverage, smoothie, or water.

While there have not been any known risks during pregnancy or breastfeeding, it’s always advised to check with your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement at these times. And congratulations on the growing baby, by the way! 

Being born and raised as dairy farmers, it’s important to us to share the reality of the organic market. The commercial supply of certified organic products isverysmall. In fact, currently, there is not a U.S. supplier who can meet the demands of the customer market.

For a product to be promoted as organic in the United States, it is REQUIRED to be Certified Organic within the U.S. National Organic Program (NOP). A product must go through inspection by a trained and licensed third party, at minimum annually, and meet the NOP requirements. Contributing parties including feed suppliers, dairy farms, colostrum manufacturers, and distributors are also audited to prove that all inputs are certified organic, prior to the final product being submitted for certification.

Unfortunately, there are many products marketing organic claims without being certified. If a company is not certified organic, but claims organic, they are violating U.S. law.

At WonderCow, we prioritize transparency and honesty in all that we do. Know that product purity and quality is top of our priorities. While we don’t claim organic, wedocommit to bringing you top quality colostrum at affordable prices.

WonderCow Colostrum is 100% free of antibiotics, however it is not certified organic. Organic certification states that you may never give a cow an antibiotic. Which means organic farms cannot use one of the best inventions in the last century (that continues to save millions of lives, both people and pets, around the world) to help their cows overcome an infection. We treat our cows like they are our pets, and we care deeply for them. When they get sick, they are sent to a cow hospital, supervised by our veterinarian, where they get the help they need. We then wait until their colostrum is free from antibiotics, with no chance of antibiotic residue, before returning to the herd. Then the colostrum is tested multiple times before it is collected for consumers to ensure there are no antibiotics present. WonderCow’s Colostrum products are not organic, butare 100% guaranteedto be free of antibiotics.

A supplement like colostrum may cause your body to go into a natural detox, in which case the body will release toxins that may have been building up. Occasionally while these toxins are released, some users experience a healing incident called ‘Herxheimer reactions’. These reactions are typically mild, and will usually disappear after a couple days of continuing the supplement at the same dosage. Rest easy knowing that your body is getting rid of these toxins. You may even be healing a leaky gut that you weren’t aware of!

Funny enough, your pet probably already has — every mammal on the planet starts life on it. Colostrum is the very first milk a mom makes for her newborn, whether that's a calf, a puppy, a kitten, or a tiny human. It's nature's welcome package. WonderCow itself is made for people, so anything pet-related we'll always point you to your vet — they know your animal and can speak to whether and how supplementation makes sense.