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Dietary supplement

Colostrum 1000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Martin Avenue Pharmacy

Tablet Or Pill Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Colostrum 1000 mg is a dietary supplement by Martin Avenue Pharmacy with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for immune support, gut health and digestion, exercise recovery.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Colostrum 1000 mg by Martin Avenue Pharmacy

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: bovine colostrum, a nutrient-rich fluid produced by cattle early in lactation. It's been studied mainly for its potential role in certain types of infectious diarrhea and exercise-related respiratory infections.

The inactive ingredients include whey and possibly other fillers or binders needed to form the tablet.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Bovine Colostrum's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Bovine Colostrum for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: HIV/AIDS-related diarrhea — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Exercise-induced respiratory infections — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Rotaviral diarrhea — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for bovine colostrum is mixed and modest. It's rated possibly effective for HIV/AIDS-related diarrhea and rotaviral diarrhea, and possibly effective for exercise-induced respiratory infections.

However, it's rated possibly ineffective for necrotizing enterocolitis (a serious intestinal condition in newborns). The bottom line: the evidence isn't strong enough to call it proven for any of these uses.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bovine Colostrum

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Bovine colostrum is generally well tolerated in most adults. That said, if you have a milk or dairy allergy, you should avoid it — this product comes from cow milk, so it may trigger a reaction.

Pregnancy safety data isn't reliable enough, so it's best to avoid it during pregnancy unless your doctor approves. During breastfeeding, safety isn't well studied either; use caution and talk it over with your healthcare provider.

Mild side effects reported in clinical trials include bloating, nausea, diarrhea, and unsettled stomach — a few patients experienced them at rates similar to a whey-based control. One HIV patient with cryptosporidiosis (a type of intestinal infection) had nausea and vomiting, and some HIV patients showed elevated liver function tests or a slight drop in blood counts, so anyone with these conditions should check with their doctor first.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bovine Colostrum

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for bovine colostrum. That said, if you're on any medications at all, use the checker below to confirm there's nothing we've missed, and run it by your own doctor or pharmacist before you begin.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Colostrum 1000 mg may be worth considering if you're dealing with certain types of infectious diarrhea or exercise-related respiratory infections and want to explore possibly effective options. Anyone with a milk or dairy allergy should steer clear.

Pregnant people, breastfeeding people, or anyone with HIV, liver disease, or blood count concerns should talk with their doctor or pharmacist before starting it.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 2013.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Colostrum 1000 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Martin Avenue Pharmacy
Net contents 60 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 25, 2013
DSLD ID 18859
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Colostrum 1000 mg by Martin Avenue Pharmacy, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
IngredientAmount% DV
Bovine colostrum1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Whey, May contain one or more of the following:

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Label statements
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Formula

25% Bovine Immunoglobulins

Formulation

Contains No Added sugar, salt, dairy, yeast, wheat, corn, soy, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.

Our Colostrum tablets are free of rBGH (synthetic bovine growth hormone), pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals, and antibiotic drugs.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, adults take one (1) tablet, two (2) to four (4) times daily with meals, or as directed by a health care professional.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place and away from direct light.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

General

#10041

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

"We Make It Better..."

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Colostrum 1000 mg by Martin Avenue Pharmacy label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Colostrum 1000 mg by Martin Avenue Pharmacy

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Amounts shown are per serving.

Bovine colostrum

No known
interactions
1000 mg per serving Form: Immunoglobulins

Bovine colostrum is the nutrient-rich first milk from cows, packed with antibodies, growth factors, and protein. Early research suggests it may help w...

Bovine colostrum monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Whey, May contain one or more of the following:. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Colostrum 1000 mg by Martin Avenue Pharmacy Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Colostrum 1000 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Colostrum 1000 mg, from the product label.

Martin Avenue Pharmacy

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Name
Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc.
City
Naperville
State
IL
ZipCode
60540
Phone Number
(630) 355-6400
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Colostrum 1000 mg by Martin Avenue Pharmacy: Common Questions

Does Colostrum 1000 mg by Martin Avenue Pharmacy interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Colostrum 1000 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Colostrum 1000 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
I'm allergic to milk. Can I take this?
No — this product is made from bovine colostrum, which comes from cow milk, so it's not safe for you. If you have a milk or dairy allergy, avoid it.
Can I take this while pregnant?
There isn't enough reliable safety data to know if it's okay in pregnancy, so it's best to avoid it unless your doctor approves. Talk with your doctor before taking it.
What's bovine colostrum supposed to do?
It's been studied mainly for possibly helping with certain types of infectious diarrhea — including HIV/AIDS-related and rotaviral diarrhea — and for possibly reducing exercise-related respiratory infections. The evidence isn't strong, though, so results aren't guaranteed.
What side effects might I get?
In clinical trials, a few patients reported mild bloating, nausea, diarrhea, and unsettled stomach at rates similar to a control group. One HIV patient with a specific type of intestinal infection had nausea and vomiting, and some HIV patients showed changes in liver function tests or blood counts.
Is it safe to breastfeed while taking this?
Safety during breastfeeding hasn't been well studied, so it's best to use caution. Talk with your healthcare provider about whether it's right for you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Colostrum 1000 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Colostrum 1000 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 8 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Bovine Colostrum 8 references
  1. Lewis CJ. Letter to reiterate certain public health and safety concerns to firms manufacturing or importing dietary supplements that contain specific bovine tissues. FDA. Available at: www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/dspltr05.html.
  2. Greenberg PD, Cello JP. Treatment of severe diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium parvum with oral bovine immunoglobulin concentrate in patients with AIDS. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr Hum Retrovirol 1996;13:348-54. PubMed
  3. Duff WR, Chilibeck PD, Rooke JJ, Kaviani M, Krentz JR, Haines DM. The effect of bovine colostrum supplementation in older adults during resistance training. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2014 Jun;24(3):276-85. PubMed
  4. Sanctuary MR, Kain JN, Chen SY, et al. Pilot study of probiotic/colostrum supplementation on gut function in children with autism and gastrointestinal symptoms. PLoS One. 2019;14(1):e0210064. PubMed
  5. Porcaro F, Caminiti L, Crisafulli G, Guglielmo F, Pajno GB. Anaphylaxis to cutaneous exposure to bovine colostrum based cream. Asian Pac J Allergy Immunol. 2019;37(1):9-11.
  6. Yan X, Pan X, Ding L, et al. Bovine colostrum to supplement the first feeding of very preterm infants: The PreColos randomized controlled trial. Clin Nutr 2023;42(8):1408-1417. PubMed
  7. Halasa M, Skonieczna-Zydecka K, Machalinski B, Bühner L, Baskiewicz-Halasa M. Six Weeks of Supplementation with Bovine Colostrum Effectively Reduces URTIs Symptoms Frequency and Gravity for Up to 20 Weeks in Pre-School Children. Nutrients 2023;15(16):3626 PubMed
  8. Simonsen MB, Kappel SS, Aunsholt L, Möller S, Sangild PT, Zachariassen G. Mineral supplementation for very preterm infants fed fortified human milk. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2024;78(6):1389-1397. PubMed

See these in context on the Bovine Colostrum monograph →

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