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Colostrum w/ Beta Glucan Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Wonder Laboratories

Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Colostrum w/ Beta Glucan is a dietary supplement by Wonder Laboratories with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for iron deficiency and anemia support, immune support, gut health.Based on those ingredients, 293 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Beta Glucan 1,3. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Colostrum w/ Beta Glucan by Wonder Laboratories

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 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains three active ingredients. Lactoferrin is a protein naturally found in milk that your body uses in fighting infection and managing iron.

Colostrum is the nutrient-rich fluid produced in early breastfeeding. Beta glucan (specifically beta glucan 1,3) is a type of fiber derived from yeast or mushrooms, known for its effects on cholesterol and heart health.

The capsule itself is made from gelatin and vegetable cellulose, with vegetable magnesium stearate and silica as inactive ingredients to ensure the capsule holds together and flows properly during manufacturing.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Immune support and gut health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Iron deficiency anemia, Helicobacter pylori, Acne, Dyslipidemia, Respiratory tract infections, Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Beta-glucans is rated "Likely Effective" for Dyslipidemia (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lactoferrin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Acne, Respiratory tract infections, Helicobacter pylori, Iron deficiency anemia.
  • Also on file: Beta-glucans is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Lower respiratory tract infections, Wound healing.

Beta glucan shows solid evidence: it's Likely Effective for high cholesterol (dyslipidemia) and coronary heart disease. That's the ingredient with the strongest track record in this formula.

Lactoferrin has mixed evidence. It's Possibly Effective for sepsis (severe blood infection) and pregnancy-related iron deficiency, but the data shows it's Likely Ineffective for reducing fetal and premature infant death or necrotizing enterocolitis (a serious bowel condition in premature infants).

We have no effectiveness data on file for colostrum.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lactoferrin Beta-glucans

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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Lactoferrin is generally well tolerated at normal doses, but long-term safety data are limited. The most common side effects at typical doses are constipation and diarrhea — though these happen less often than with iron supplements like ferrous sulfate.

At much higher doses (7.2 grams daily), fatigue, chills, and loss of appetite become more likely. In newborns, rare cases of jaundice, bloody stools, and bowel problems have been reported.

Beta glucan from food is generally well tolerated. Concentrated supplements like this one lack solid safety data, so use with caution.

Topically (on skin), it can cause contact dermatitis in a small number of people. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, lactoferrin is rated Likely Safe or Possibly Safe, though supervision is advised in pregnancy.

We have no pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data on file for colostrum or beta glucan supplements.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lactoferrin Beta-glucans

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Beta-glucans.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: immunosuppressants / transplant drugs.
  • For scale: 293 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this, double-check if you're on blood pressure medications (antihypertensives) — beta glucan may lower your pressure further, a Moderate concern. Also verify any immunosuppressants you take, as beta glucan's immune-boosting action could work against them (also Moderate).

Lactoferrin has no documented interactions with medications.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you take blood pressure medication or drugs that suppress your immune system, you need to check with your pharmacist before starting this one — beta glucan can interfere with both. Lactoferrin is well tolerated short-term, though long-term data are thin.

Talk to your pharmacist about whether this fits your health goals and any prescriptions you're on.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 18, 2021.

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 w/ Beta Glucan, straight from the product label.

Brand Wonder Laboratories
Net contents 120 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 18, 2021
DSLD ID 260595
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Colostrum w/ Beta Glucan by Wonder Laboratories, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
IngredientAmount% DV
Lactoferrin4 mg--
Colostrum1000 mg--
Beta Glucan 1,310 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Vegetable Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules twice daily, preferably on an empty stomach with 8 oz. of water.

Precautions

Tamper evident: Do not use this product if imprinted foil seal under cap is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Caution: If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your physician before taking this product.

Do not take this product if you are sensitive to dairy products.

Contains milk & soy ingredients.

Formulation

Mfg. in an FDA Registered Facility using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration for maximum bioavailability.

Free of synthetic hormones, pesticides and antibiotics.

Nutritional support for a healthy immune system

Gluten free

Made in USA

Storage

Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature: 59 degrees-86 degrees F (15 degrees-30 degrees C).

Brand IP Statement(s)

ColostruMune is a trademark of Sterling Technologies.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General Statements

Formula 285

Reorder # 2851

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Colostrum w/ Beta Glucan by Wonder Laboratories label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Colostrum w/ Beta Glucan by Wonder Laboratories

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Lactoferrin

No known
interactions
4 mg per serving

Lactoferrin is an iron-binding protein found naturally in milk and other body fluids, and supplements are usually made from cow's milk or rice. It is...

Lactoferrin monograph & interactions

Colostrum

1000 mg per serving Form: IgG

Beta Glucan 1,3

Interacts with
293 drugs
10 mg per serving Form: Baker's Yeast

Beta-glucans are natural fibers found in oats, barley, mushrooms, and yeast. The strongest evidence supports the oat and barley types for modestly low...

Beta Glucan 1,3 monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Vegetable Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Colostrum w/ Beta Glucan by Wonder Laboratories Drug Interactions

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293Drugs
293 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Colostrum w/ Beta Glucan with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Beta Glucan 1,32 drug types · 293 drugs

Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Clinical research shows that taking beta-glucans may reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure in some hypertensive individuals.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Some clinical research shows that beta-glucans have immunostimulant effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Colostrum w/ Beta Glucan, from the product label.

Wonder Laboratories

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Name
Wonder Laboratories
Street Address
115 S.C.T. Ct.
City
White House
State
TN
ZipCode
37188
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Colostrum w/ Beta Glucan by Wonder Laboratories: Common Questions

Does Colostrum w/ Beta Glucan by Wonder Laboratories interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Colostrum w/ Beta Glucan has a known interaction with 293 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Colostrum w/ Beta Glucan contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
Lactoferrin in this product is rated Likely Safe or Possibly Safe in pregnancy, but safety isn't fully established, so use only under medical supervision. We have no safety data on file for colostrum or beta glucan supplements in pregnancy. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Lactoferrin occurs naturally in breast milk and is rated Likely Safe, though supplement safety while breastfeeding hasn't been well studied. Beta glucan supplements lack safety research during breastfeeding, so caution is advised. Check with your pharmacist before adding it.
What side effects might I experience?
At normal doses, lactoferrin most commonly causes constipation or diarrhea — less often than iron supplements do. At very high doses (7.2 grams daily), fatigue, chills, and loss of appetite become more likely. Beta glucan is well tolerated, though topical application can rarely cause skin reactions.
Does beta glucan actually work for cholesterol?
Yes — beta glucan is Likely Effective for high cholesterol and coronary heart disease based on clinical research. That's the strongest evidence for ingredients in this product.
What is lactoferrin supposed to do?
Lactoferrin is a protein that fights infection and helps your body manage iron. The evidence suggests it's Possibly Effective for sepsis and pregnancy-related iron deficiency, but it doesn't appear to prevent fetal death or certain serious bowel conditions in infants.

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Sources & How We Checked

Colostrum w/ Beta Glucan'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.

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The 17 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.

Lactoferrin 6 references
  1. Food and Drug Administration, CFSAN/Office of Food Additive Safety. Agency Response Letter GRAS Notice No. GRN 000130. 2003. Available at: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~rdb/opa-g130.html (Accessed 29 June 2005).
  2. Okada S, Tanaka K, Sato T, et al. Dose-response trial of lactoferrin in patients with chronic hepatitis C. Jpn J Cancer Res 2002;93:1063-9. PubMed
  3. Abu Hashim H, Foda O, Ghayaty E. Lactoferrin or ferrous salts for iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy: A meta-analysis of randomized trials. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2017;219:45-52. PubMed
  4. Tarnow-Mordi WO, Abdel-Latif ME, Martin A, et al. The effect of lactoferrin supplementation on death or major morbidity in very low birthweight infants (LIFT): a multicentre, double-blind, randomised controlled trial. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2020 Jun PubMed
  5. ELFIN trial investigators group. Enteral lactoferrin supplementation for very preterm infants: a randomised placebo-controlled trial. Lancet. 2019 Feb 2;393(10170):423-433. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(18)32221-9.
  6. Lepanto MS, Rosa L, Cutone A, Conte MP, Paesano R, Valenti P. Efficacy of lactoferrin oral administration in the treatment of anemia and anemia of inflammation in pregnant and non-pregnant women: An interventional study. Front Immunol. 2018 Sep 21;9:2123. PubMed

See these in context on the Lactoferrin monograph →

Beta-glucans 11 references
  1. Katz, D. L., Nawaz, H., Boukhalil, J., Giannamore, V., Chan, W., Ahmadi, R., and Sarrel, P. M. Acute effects of oats and vitamin E on endothelial responses to ingested fat. Am.J.Prev.Med. 2001;20(2):124-129. PubMed
  2. Keenan, J. M., Pins, J. J., Frazel, C., Moran, A., and Turnquist, L. Oat ingestion reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with mild or borderline hypertension: a pilot trial. J.Fam.Pract. 2002;51(4):369.
  3. Maki, K. C., Galant, R., Samuel, P., Tesser, J., Witchger, M. S., Ribaya-Mercado, J. D., Blumberg, J. B., and Geohas, J. Effects of consuming foods containing oat beta-glucan on blood pressure, carbohydrate metabolism and biomarkers of oxidative stress i
  4. Bergendiova, K., Tibenska, E., and Majtan, J. Pleuran (beta-glucan from Pleurotus ostreatus) supplementation, cellular immune response and respiratory tract infections in athletes. Eur.J.Appl.Physiol 2011;111(9):2033-2040.
  5. Talbott S, Talbott J. Effect of beta 1,3/1,6 glucan on respiratory tract infection symptoms and mood state in marathon athletes. J Sports Sci Med 2009;8(4):509-515.
  6. Feldman S, Schwartz HI Kalman DS Mayers A Kohrman HM Clemens R Krieger DR. Randomized phase II clinical trials of Wellmune WGP&reg; for immune support during cold and flu season. The Journal of Applied Research 2009;9(1-2):30-42.
  7. McFarlin BK, Carpenter KC, Davidson T, McFarlin MA. Baker's yeast beta glucan supplementation increases salivary IgA and decreases cold/flu symptomatic days after intense exercise. J Diet Suppl. 2013;10(3):171-83. PubMed
  8. Jesenak M, Urbancek S, Majtan J, Banovcin P, Hercogova J. ß-Glucan-based cream (containing pleuran isolated from pleurotus ostreatus) in supportive treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis. J Dermatolog Treat 2016;27(4):351-4.
  9. Mah E, Kaden VN, Kelley KM, Liska DJ. Beverage containing dispersible yeast ß-glucan decreases cold/flu symptomatic days after intense exercise: a randomized controlled trial. J Diet Suppl 2020;17(2):200-10. PubMed
  10. Zhong K, Liu Z, Lu Y, Xu X. Effects of yeast ß-glucans for the prevention and treatment of upper respiratory tract infection in healthy subjects: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Nutr. 2021. PubMed
  11. Cardenas FI, Mauguen A, Cheung IY, et al. Phase I trial of oral yeast-derived ß-glucan to enhance anti-GD2 immunotherapy of resistant high-risk neuroblastoma. Cancers (Basel) 2021;13(24):6265. PubMed

See these in context on the Beta-glucans monograph →

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