NOW Foods Colostrum Powder 3 oz.

What it is

NOW Foods Colostrum Powder is a bovine-derived dietary supplement powder packed in a 3 oz. (85 g) bottle, carrying 1.4 g (1,400 mg) of dried bovine colostrum in every 1-teaspoon serving and about 52 servings in the bottle. Colostrum is the nourishing fluid mammals produce as food for the newborn in the first few days after birth, before ordinary milk production begins — the bottle describes it in those exact terms. This is a loose powder measured with a spoon, not a capsule or tablet, so the serving is defined by volume while the bottle is sold by weight.

The front of the bottle names two proteins that occur naturally in colostrum: immunoglobulins and lactoferrin. The Supplement Facts panel does not break those out as separate rows — it declares a single active, Dried Bovine Colostrum (BSE-free), and the parenthetical is part of the ingredient's printed name on the panel rather than a separate note. You can browse the wider range in Supplements.

What's inside

The panel on this bottle is short, and all of it is dairy. One active is declared, followed by four other ingredients, and every one of them is listed below exactly as printed.

• Dried Bovine Colostrum (BSE-free) — 1.4 g (1,400 mg) per teaspoon. Colostrum is the first fluid produced by a cow's mammary gland after calving, collected and dried to a powder. The panel carries no Daily Value for it, and prints the footnote "Daily Value not established" against the row.
• Milk Protein Concentrate. A dairy protein ingredient made by concentrating the protein fraction of milk.
• Non-Fat Dry Milk. Milk with the fat and water removed, reduced to a dry powder.
• Sunflower Lecithin. A lecithin obtained from sunflower seeds. Lecithins are a family of phospholipids found widely in plant and animal tissue.
• Natural Vanilla Flavor. The one flavoring agent declared on the panel.

A little arithmetic the panel lets you do yourself: the serving is approximately 1.65 g in total and the colostrum row accounts for 1.4 g of it, which leaves roughly 0.25 g of each teaspoon for the four other ingredients combined. That 0.25 g figure is derived from the two printed numbers, not printed itself. The panel assigns no role to those four ingredients, so neither do we — they are declared, in order, and that is the whole of what the label says about them.

If you want neutral background on how dietary supplement labels are built and what the panel's parts mean, the NIH runs a public Dietary Supplement Label Database, and the Office of Dietary Supplements publishes a general primer, Dietary supplements: what you need to know. Neither resource refers to this product.

How to use it

The bottle's Suggested Usage reads: "Take 1 teaspoon 1 to 2 times daily as needed." That is the whole of the printed direction — the label sets no particular time of day, names no food or drink to mix it into, and gives no loading period. Because the direction is a range rather than a fixed number, daily intake runs from 1,400 mg of dried colostrum at one teaspoon up to 2,800 mg at two, and the bottle covers roughly 52 days at the lower figure or 26 at the higher. Those two day-figures are derived from the printed serving count; they are not printed on the bottle themselves.

The panel also prints "This product is sold by weight not volume." That is a standard declaration on powdered goods and it is worth reading literally: the 3 oz. (85 g) net weight is the quantity you are buying, while the teaspoon is simply the measure the directions use. The printed serving count closes against that weight — 85 g divided by approximately 1.65 g per teaspoon gives about 52, which is the figure the panel states.

For storage the bottle says to store in a cool, dry place after opening, and adds that "Natural color variation may occur in this product." A freshness packet is enclosed in the bottle; the label instructs that it is not to be eaten.

Who it's for

This is a dietary supplement for adults, and the first thing to know before buying is that it is a dairy product throughout. The active is derived from cow's milk and three of the four other ingredients are dairy as well, so the label carries a plain "Contains milk." statement and specifically instructs anyone who is lactose intolerant or sensitive to dairy products to avoid taking it. That instruction is printed on the bottle, not inferred here.

Beyond that, the format suits someone who would rather measure a powder than swallow a capsule — the serving is a kitchen teaspoon, so it can be stirred into whatever you like. Anyone comparing powders and capsules across the wider catalog can start in Health & Wellness.

Good to know

The bottle prints its caution in full: "Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Avoid taking if lactose intolerant and/or sensitive to dairy products. Keep out of reach of children." It adds, separately, "Do not eat freshness packet enclosed."

On allergens, the panel states the product is not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients, and that it is produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing those allergens. Milk is not part of that list, because milk is what the product is made from.

Two further printed lines are worth repeating because they are easy to miss. The panel says "No synthetic growth hormones." and it says the product is "Made and quality tested in the USA with globally sourced ingredients" — a sourcing statement rather than a flat country-of-origin claim. The bottle is packaged by NOW Foods at 395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd., Bloomingdale, IL 60108, USA. The container itself is declared on the label as made from 100% PCR (post-consumer recycled) resin.

General, product-neutral reading on supplement safety is published by NCCIH and by the FDA in its questions and answers on dietary supplements. Neither page discusses this product or any particular brand.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much colostrum is in one serving?

Each 1-teaspoon serving declares 1.4 g — written on the panel as 1,400 mg — of Dried Bovine Colostrum (BSE-free). The teaspoon itself weighs approximately 1.65 g in total, with the balance made up of the four other ingredients the panel lists.

How many servings are in the 3 oz. bottle?

The panel states about 52 servings. That figure is consistent with the printed net weight: 85 g divided by the approximately 1.65 g in one teaspoon comes to roughly 52.

Does this product contain dairy?

Yes — it is a dairy product and the label prints "Contains milk." The active is bovine colostrum, and Milk Protein Concentrate and Non-Fat Dry Milk are declared among the other ingredients. The bottle instructs anyone who is lactose intolerant or sensitive to dairy products to avoid taking it.

Why does the label say the product is sold by weight, not volume?

Because the quantity being sold is the 3 oz. (85 g) net weight printed on the front of the bottle. The teaspoon named in the directions is a measuring instrument rather than the unit of sale, and the panel states the declaration plainly: "This product is sold by weight not volume."

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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.