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Prodiet® Colostrum (Bovine Colostrum — Ingredia)

Evidence Level
Limited
0 Clinical Trials
3 Documented Benefits
2/5 Evidence Score

Prodiet® Colostrum is a microfiltered bovine colostrum from Ingredia, standardized for a high level of immunoglobulins (IgG). Colostrum is the first milk produced after birth, packed with antibodies and growth factors, and is studied for supporting immune defense, gut health, and recovery.

Studied Dose Commonly a few grams of colostrum per day.
Active Compound Bovine colostrum standardized for immunoglobulin G (IgG), with proline-rich polypeptides and growth factors.

Benefits

Immune support

Colostrum is rich in IgG antibodies and immune factors and is studied for supporting immune defense, especially of the gut and airways.

Gut health

Colostrum's growth factors and immune proteins support the integrity of the intestinal lining and a healthy gut barrier.

Recovery support

Colostrum is used in sports nutrition to support recovery and gut resilience during intense training.

Mechanism of action

1

Passive immune support

Colostrum delivers preformed IgG antibodies and immune-active proteins that support frontline defense in the gut and airways.

2

Growth-factor gut repair

Colostrum's growth factors support the renewal and integrity of the intestinal lining, reinforcing the gut barrier.

Clinical trials

Side effects and drug interactions

Common Potential side effects

Generally well-tolerated — derived from milk.
Mild digestive upset is occasionally reported.
Avoid if you have a milk-protein allergy.

Important Drug interactions

No major drug interactions are established for this ingredient.
Tell your doctor about all supplements if you take prescription medication.
Use caution if pregnant, breastfeeding, or managing a health condition.

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Frequently asked questions about Prodiet® Colostrum (Bovine Colostrum — Ingredia)

What is Prodiet Colostrum?

Prodiet® Colostrum is a microfiltered bovine colostrum from Ingredia, standardized for a high level of immunoglobulins (IgG). Colostrum is the first milk produced after birth, packed with antibodies and growth factors, and is studied for supporting immune defense, gut health, and recovery.

What is Prodiet Colostrum used for?

Prodiet Colostrum is researched primarily for Immune Support, Gut Health, and Athletic Performance. Colostrum is rich in IgG antibodies and immune factors and is studied for supporting immune defense, especially of the gut and airways.

What is the recommended dosage of Prodiet Colostrum?

The clinically studied dose is Commonly a few grams of colostrum per day. Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

Is Prodiet Colostrum safe, and does it have side effects?

For most healthy adults, Prodiet Colostrum is well tolerated at studied doses. Reported effects can include: Generally well-tolerated — derived from milk. Mild digestive upset is occasionally reported. It may also interact with some medications. Prodiet Colostrum is not right for everyone, so check with a healthcare provider first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take prescription medication.

Does Prodiet Colostrum interact with any medications?

Possible interactions include: No major drug interactions are established for this ingredient. Tell your doctor about all supplements if you take prescription medication. If you take prescription medication, check with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.

How strong is the scientific evidence for Prodiet Colostrum?

NutraSmarts rates the evidence for Prodiet Colostrum as Limited (2 out of 5). It is backed by 3 cited references summarized on this page. A higher rating reflects more, larger, and better-designed human studies.

References(3 citations)

Evidence ratings on NutraSmarts are based on the totality of human clinical research, with emphasis on randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews. The references below directly support claims made throughout this page.

  1. Crooks C, Cross ML, Wall C, Ali A Effect of bovine colostrum supplementation on respiratory tract mucosal defenses in swimmers. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. 2010;20(3):224-35. doi:10.1123/ijsnem.20.3.224.PubMedUsed to support: Human clinical study showing bovine colostrum supplementation enhanced mucosal immune defenses (IgA) in competitive swimmers, supporting the immune support benefit of Prodiet Colostrum (bovine colostrum ingredient).
  2. Davison G, Marchbank T, March DS, Thatcher R, Playford RJ Zinc carnosine works with bovine colostrum in truncating heavy exercise-induced increase in gut permeability in healthy volunteers. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2016;104(2):526-36. doi:10.3945/ajcn.116.134403.PubMedUsed to support: Human RCT in healthy volunteers showing bovine colostrum supplementation attenuated exercise-induced gut permeability increases, supporting the gut health benefit of Prodiet Colostrum.
  3. Kotsis Y, Mikellidi A, Aresti C, Persia E, Sotiropoulos A, Panagiotakos DB, Antonopoulou S, Nomikos T A low-dose, 6-week bovine colostrum supplementation maintains performance and attenuates inflammatory indices following a Loughborough Intermittent Shuttle Test in soccer players. European Journal of Nutrition. 2018;57(3):1181-1195. doi:10.1007/s00394-017-1401-7.PubMedUsed to support: Human study in soccer players showing low-dose bovine colostrum supplementation for 6 weeks maintained exercise performance and reduced post-exercise inflammatory markers, supporting the recovery support benefit of Prodiet Colostrum.