One of the most exciting things about starting a colostrum company is that we continue to learn more about its benefits every single day. What began as nature’s first food for newborns is proving to be one of the most powerful superfoods for all ages.
The more we dig into the research, the clearer it becomes: whole colostrum is different. By retaining the fat content, including the milk fat globule membrane (MFGM), whole colostrum preserves its bioactive compounds. The MFGM’s phospholipids may help stabilize these compounds and may support the delivery of other supplements, like probiotics, through digestion.
That means colostrum doesn’t just stand alone as a superfood, it has the potential to make everything you take alongside it work harder for you.
This is where the idea of whole colostrum as the ultimate co-supplement comes in.
Why Probiotics Need a Partner
Probiotics are amazing little helpers. They’re the “good bacteria” that support gut health, digestion, and immunity. But here’s the problem: getting them into your gut alive isn’t easy.
Stomach acid and digestive enzymes, essential for breaking down food, can reduce the viability of many probiotics, depending on the strain and delivery method, making it challenging for them to reach the gut alive. It’s like sending an army into a battle without their shields; they will have a hard time defending themselves and most likely will not make it.
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How Whole Colostrum Helps Probiotics
This is where whole colostrum comes in. Colostrum is a nutrient-dense substance packed with antibodies, growth factors, and proteins that support health.
But the fat layer, the MFGM, is especially important. These natural phospholipids act like shields. They protect colostrum’s own nutrients and may also help guard your probiotics through digestion.
So, instead of sending probiotics into the gut unprotected, whole colostrum sends them with an army of protection: An escort that makes sure more of them arrive safely, ready to do their job.
Why Whole Colostrum Matters
Not all colostrum supplements are the same. Some colostrum supplements are skimmed, removing the fats and phospholipids in the MFGM that may enhance benefits like gut and immune support. While skimmed colostrum retains some valuable components, whole colostrum preserves its full natural composition.
At WonderCow, we believe in keeping colostrum whole. By preserving every part of it, we preserve it the way nature designed it, as a complete system where each component strengthens the others.
Stronger Together
On its own, colostrum is powerful. On their own, probiotics are valuable. But together, they’re stronger.
Whole colostrum is a promising co-supplement that may enhance your wellness routine by supporting gut health and potentially aiding probiotic delivery. It helps your probiotics survive, supports your gut lining, and strengthens your immune system, all at the same time.
That’s the beauty of colostrum: it’s not just working alone, it’s working with everything else you do for your health.
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With gratitude,
Rob Diepersloot
Founder, WonderCow Nutrition