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Experts Urge Caution on Popular Colostrum Supplements

11/16/2025

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Colostrum supplements have grown in popularity among athletes for potential immune and gut health benefits.
Experts caution that research is still preliminary and often funded by dairy companies.
Daniel Fabricant notes these supplements are not intended to cure diseases.
Wesley McWhorter emphasizes a "food first" approach, suggesting lifestyle changes can provide similar benefits.
The consensus is that more research is needed before making strong claims about colostrum's effectiveness.

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Colostrum supplements have grown in popularity among athletes for potential immune and gut health benefits.
Experts caution that research is still preliminary and often funded by dairy companies.
Daniel Fabricant notes these supplements are not intended to cure diseases.
Wesley McWhorter emphasizes a "food first" approach, suggesting lifestyle changes can provide similar benefits.
The consensus is that more research is needed before making strong claims about colostrum's effectiveness.