When Buying a Bovine Colostrum Supplement
Written by Founder, Rob Diepersloot.
If you’ve been thinking about trying a bovine colostrum supplement, great choice! Colostrum is packed with immune-boosting nutrients and growth factors that can help support gut health, energy levels, and even athletic recovery. But when you start shopping around, you’ll quickly notice that the prices are all over the place.
So how do you know what’s worth your money? Let’s break down why the price point matters, and how to shop smart.
1. Not All Colostrum Is Created Equal
Cheaper products are often lower in quality. That can mean:
- Less actual colostrum. Translation: may be diluted or cut with fillers.
- Lower levels of key compounds like immunoglobulins. These are the antibodies that help your immune system.
- Colostrum sourced from less healthy cows or collected after the first 24 hours. This matters because it’s the most potent within the first 24 hours!
In other words, a low price might look good but you might not be getting the benefits you’re hoping for.
2. Better Processing Costs More
Did you know... Other brands source colostrum overseas. This means they may mix it with generic milk powders which cheapens the prices, and the quality.
At WonderCow, we source only whole, pure colostrum. It may cost more than other brands on the market but that's because it is higher quality.
High-quality colostrum is usually:
- Collected within the first few hours after birth (when nutrient levels are highest)
- Processed at low temperatures to preserve nutrients
- Tested for purity and potency
These steps take time and money. A higher price point often reflects better care during processing, so more of the good stuff actually makes it into your supplement.
The WonderCow Promise: We source from USA family dairy farmers. Always.
3. What’s On (and In) the Label Matters
When choosing a brand, make sure it’s a brand that you can trust. This kind of trustworthiness is usually more common with mid- to high-priced products, because the companies are investing in high quality and customer trust. But this is not always the case. Brands that are very large are not always able to source a large volume of really good quality so they will settle for low quality and let their marketing team do the heavy lifting.
Key Features to Look At:
- Make sure there are not added mixing agents, fillers, or unnecessary ingredients.
- Colostrum is one ingredient, so there’s no need to add anything unless you choose a flavored colostrum powder. In that case, make sure the flavors are all natural.
4. Watch Out For Overpaying
Now, just because a product is expensive doesn’t automatically mean it’s better. Some brands mark up their prices without offering anything extra. That’s why it’s smart to compare:
- How much colostrum you’re getting per serving. i.e. WonderCow Colostrum = 2g (or 2,000 mg) per serving. Check how many grams of colostrum are listed in the Supplement Facts box!
- That you’re getting all of the benefits and components that colostrum has to offer. Here, we recommend looking for whole colostrum. This means it is not skimmed - and upholds all the natural fats that are so beneficial to colostrum working its wonders.
- Reviews from real users
You want to find that sweet spot where price and quality meet.
5. Bottom Line
The cheapest option might not give you the results you’re looking for, and the most expensive one isn’t always worth it either. Pay attention to what’s inside the supplement, how it’s made, and what other people are saying. When it comes to your health, choosing quality over the lowest price is usually the best move. Also, listen to your body and make sure you’re getting the results you paid for!