What it is
Ancestral Supplements Grassfed Colostrum is a bovine colostrum dietary supplement supplied as 180 capsules of 500 mg each in a single bottle. The label declares one active ingredient and nothing else: New Zealand Grassfed Colostrum (Bovine), 3000 mg per six-capsule serving. The only other component listed is the gelatin capsule shell itself. It is stocked in our Supplements for Men range.
The front of the bottle sets out the sourcing in four lines: pasture-raised in New Zealand, 100% grass-fed colostrum, hormone, pesticide and GMO free, and absolutely no fillers or flow agents. The back panel adds that the product is manufactured in the USA for Ancestral Supplements, LLC of Spring, Texas, and carries the maker's own line, "one small batch at a time".
What's inside
Colostrum is the first milk a cow produces in the hours immediately after calving, and it is compositionally different from the milk that follows it. Colostrum destined for supplements is dried to a powder so that it can be encapsulated and kept at room temperature. That powder is what fills these capsules.
The "grass-fed" and "pasture-raised in New Zealand" wording on this label describes the herd, not a processing step. New Zealand dairying is largely pasture-based year round, which is why a great many colostrum supplements name it as an origin on the front of the pack. The label does not state a collection season, a drying method or an IgG percentage, so we do not either.
This is a single-ingredient formula, which makes the panel unusually short to read. Where a multi-herb blend hides its detail behind a proprietary total, here the whole declaration is one line and one number: 3000 mg of bovine colostrum per serving of six capsules. Divided out, that is the 500 mg per capsule printed on the front. The panel marks the ingredient with a double asterisk and states that a Daily Value has not been established, which is the standard notation for a substance with no reference intake set.
The capsule shell is gelatin. That is the complete "Other Ingredients" list — there are no stearates, binders, lubricants or flow agents, which matches the additive-free statement the brand prints on the side panel. If you want general background on how dietary supplement labels are structured and what the declarations on them mean, the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and the ODS guide Dietary supplements: what you need to know both cover the ground without reference to any particular product.
Supplement Facts
Supplement Facts — Ancestral Supplements Grassfed Colostrum, 180 Capsules
| Panel field | As printed on the label |
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| Serving Size | 6 Capsules |
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| Servings | 30 |
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| New Zealand Grassfed Colostrum (Bovine) | 3000 mg** |
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| ** Daily Value | Not established |
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| Other Ingredients | Gelatin (capsule) |
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| Capsule strength | 500 mg each |
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| Count | 180 capsules |
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| Manufactured | In the USA for Ancestral Supplements, LLC, Spring, TX 77379 |
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How to use it
The label's suggested use is six capsules daily, or as directed by a healthcare professional. That is the whole of the instruction printed on the bottle — there is no stated time of day, no instruction about food or an empty stomach, and no cycling schedule. At six capsules a day, the 180 capsules in the bottle work out to 30 servings.
Store the closed bottle somewhere cool and dry and out of direct sunlight, as you would any dried dairy-derived powder. Keep the cap on tightly between uses.
Who it's for
This is a bulk-size bottle aimed at adults who already know they want bovine colostrum and intend to take it steadily rather than sample it. The six-capsule serving is a large one, so a 180-count bottle is a 30-serving format; if you are trying colostrum for the first time, a smaller pack size from the ActiMeta Gold range may suit you better than committing to this one.
It will not suit everyone. Colostrum is a dairy-derived ingredient, and the capsule shell is gelatin, so the product is neither vegetarian nor vegan and is unsuitable for anyone avoiding milk proteins. Six capsules is also a meaningful number to swallow each day, which is worth knowing before you buy.
Good to know
This is a dietary supplement for adults 18 and over, not a food, a medicine or a meal replacement. If you are pregnant or nursing, have a medical condition, or take prescription medication, speak with a licensed healthcare professional before starting it. Keep it out of reach of children.
Bovine colostrum is a milk product and should be avoided by anyone with a dairy or milk protein allergy. The label carries no California Prop 65 warning and none is reproduced here. The NCCIH page on dietary and herbal supplements and the FDA's consumer page on dietary supplements give general safety background on the category; neither refers to this product.
Orders ship in plain, unbranded outer packaging. It will not show the Gear Isle name.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many capsules are in the bottle, and how strong is each one?
There are 180 capsules in the bottle, and each capsule contains 500 mg of colostrum. The Supplement Facts panel is built on a six-capsule serving of 3000 mg, which works out to 30 servings from the bottle.
Where does the colostrum come from?
The colostrum is bovine and is sourced from pasture-raised cows in New Zealand, as stated on the front of the bottle. The finished capsules are manufactured in the USA for Ancestral Supplements, LLC of Spring, Texas.
Is this suitable for vegetarians or people avoiding dairy?
No, it is not suitable for either. Colostrum is a bovine milk product and the capsule shell is gelatin, which is animal-derived, so the product is unsuitable for vegetarians, vegans and anyone avoiding milk proteins.
What else is in the capsules besides colostrum?
Nothing except the gelatin capsule shell itself. The Other Ingredients line on the panel reads "Gelatin (capsule)" and nothing more, and the brand states on the side panel that the line carries no stearates, lubricants, binders, fillers or flow agents.
How is this order packaged for delivery?
Every order ships in plain, unbranded outer packaging with no description of the contents on the outside. It will not show the Gear Isle name.
Product information compiled and reviewed by the Gear Isle product team. We transcribe supplement facts directly from manufacturer packaging. Found an error? Tell us.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Dietary supplement for adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition, heart concerns, or take prescription medication (including nitrates). Keep out of reach of children.
