Overview
- Dr Rachel Woods advises buyers to scrutinise labels and promises before taking bovine colostrum products.
- Evidence for benefits to skin, digestion or immunity in healthy adults remains limited and comes from narrow studies such as post-exercise or NSAID-related gut permeability tests.
- Adult formulations use processed colostrum in small amounts, and any perceived effects may instead reflect added ingredients like vitamin D or prebiotic fibers.
- Promotional phrases such as “boosts immunity,” “full-body wellness” and “clinically studied” are vague and can be mistaken for proven clinical outcomes.
- Experts suggest consulting a clinician for health concerns and choosing well-studied nutrients or dietary sources rather than expecting broad wellness effects from colostrum.