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Dietary supplement

Mother's Gift Colostrum Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Roex

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

Mother's Gift Colostrum is a dietary supplement by Roex with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for exercise performance and endurance, heart health, energy support.Based on those ingredients, 173 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are L-Taurine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Mother's Gift Colostrum by Roex

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Mother's Gift Colostrum has 2 active ingredients: L-taurine, an amino acid naturally present in the body, and instantized skim colostrum, a concentrated form of early milk. The product also contains three inactive ingredients — hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, and silica — which are fillers and binders in the capsule.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Taurine's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Immune support and growth factors.
  • We looked for evidence on: Infant development, Postoperative recovery, Gut health, Immune function.
  • The closest evidence on file: Taurine is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Infant development (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Taurine is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Postoperative recovery.

The evidence we hold shows L-taurine is possibly effective for hepatitis and congestive heart failure (a condition where the heart weakens and can't pump blood well). For obesity, taurine is rated possibly ineffective.

We have no effectiveness data on file for the colostrum ingredient itself.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Taurine

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.

L-taurine is generally well tolerated when used in typical doses for up to one year. The most common side effects are constipation, diarrhea, and indigestion.

Rarely, hypersensitivity reactions have been reported, especially in people with a history of allergies to sulfites or sulfur-containing foods. Long-term safety beyond one year is less certain, and supplement doses aren't as well studied as food sources, so use under medical guidance.

For pregnancy and breastfeeding, L-taurine is rated likely safe — it occurs naturally in breast milk. However, safety data on the supplement form specifically during lactation is limited, so talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what's right for you.

We hold no safety data on the colostrum ingredient during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Taurine

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 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Taurine.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: lithium.
  • For scale: 173 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.

Check your medications against this product if you take antihypertensives (blood pressure drugs) — taurine may lower your blood pressure further. Also double-check if you're on lithium for mood disorders — taurine could raise your lithium levels.

We could not check the colostrum ingredient, so mention all your medications to your pharmacist when discussing this product.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product may be worth considering if you're interested in liver or heart health support, but it carries interactions with blood pressure and mood-stabilizer medications that need checking first. If you take any antihypertensive (blood pressure) or lithium medication, talk with your pharmacist before starting.

L-taurine is generally well tolerated short-term, but long-term use should be guided by a healthcare provider.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 25, 2020.

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 Mother's Gift Colostrum, straight from the product label.

Brand Roex
Barcode (UPC) 645245121204
Net contents 120 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 25, 2020
DSLD ID 211445
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Mother's Gift Colostrum by Roex, 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
UPC/BARCODE
645245121204
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Taurine500 mg--
Instantized Skim Colostrum1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formula

Mother's Gift Colostrum is a standardized concentration of 100% bovine colostrum certified to be free of hormones and antibiotics. Colostrum is a rich source of many different growth factors such as IGF-1, IGF-2, a transforming growth factor, epidermal growth factor, and growth hormone. Roex Mother's Gift contains Taurine (an amino acid) that supports the nervous system and promotes healthy cardiovascular activity.

100% Colostrum

Formulation

Mother's Gift Colostrum is a standardized concentration of 100% bovine colostrum certified to be free of hormones and antibiotics

Boosts immune system Promotes lean muscle growth Aids tissue growth and repair

Precautions

Warning: Consult your physician prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition or are taking medications.

Not intended for children.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal around bottle neck is broken or missing.

Contains: Milk

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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.

Storage

Store at room temperature, in a dry place.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Adults, take 2 or more capsules twice daily, with eight ounces of water as a dietary supplement or as directed by your doctor.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Mother's Gift Colostrum by Roex label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Mother's Gift Colostrum by Roex

These are the 2 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.

L-Taurine

Interacts with
173 drugs
500 mg per serving

Taurine is an amino acid your body makes naturally and that you also get from animal foods. It is widely used in energy drinks and sports supplements,...

L-Taurine monograph & interactions

Instantized Skim Colostrum

1000 mg per serving Form: Bovine

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

Interaction report

Mother's Gift Colostrum by Roex Drug Interactions

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173Drugs
173 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

L-Taurine 173

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Mother's Gift Colostrum 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.

L-Taurine2 drug types · 173 drugs

Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, taurine might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Some clinical evidence suggests that taurine can reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, taurine might reduce excretion and increase plasma levels of lithium.
Taurine is thought to have diuretic properties, which might reduce the excretion of lithium.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Mother's Gift Colostrum, from the product label.

Roex

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Name
BIN Science LLC
Street Address
8310 South Valley Highway, St. 300
City
Englewood
State
CO
ZipCode
80112
Phone Number
800-645-0010
Web Address
www.roex.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Mother's Gift Colostrum by Roex: Common Questions

Does Mother's Gift Colostrum by Roex interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Mother's Gift Colostrum has a known interaction with 173 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Mother's Gift Colostrum contains 2 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 while I'm breastfeeding?
L-taurine is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation — it's naturally in breast milk. But safety data on the supplement itself during breastfeeding is limited, and we have no data on the colostrum ingredient. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor to decide what's right for you and your baby.
What side effects might I notice?
Most people tolerate taurine well in typical doses. The most common side effects are constipation, diarrhea, or indigestion. Rarely, people allergic to sulfites or sulfur-containing foods have had allergic reactions. If you have that history, mention it to your pharmacist before taking this.
Does this actually work for liver problems?
L-taurine is rated possibly effective for hepatitis based on the evidence we hold. That means there's some research support, but it's not definitive. Talk with your doctor about whether it fits into your treatment plan.
I'm on blood pressure medication — is this safe for me?
Taurine may lower blood pressure further, raising the risk of blood pressure dropping too low. This is a documented moderate-severity interaction. Don't start this product without checking with your pharmacist — they can review your specific medication and dose.
What is the colostrum ingredient in here?
Colostrum is the concentrated early milk produced after birth. This product contains an instantized (powdered) form of skim colostrum. We hold no interaction or effectiveness data on this ingredient, so your pharmacist is your best resource for questions about what it does.

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The Full Monographs Behind Mother's Gift Colostrum’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Mother's Gift Colostrum'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 21 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.

Taurine 21 references
  1. Ahmad S, Robertson HT, Golper TA, et al. Multicenter trial of L-carnitine in maintenance hemodialysis patients. II. Clinical and biochemical effects. Kidney Int 1990;38:912-8. PubMed
  2. Machado-Vieira R, Viale CI, Kapczinski F. Mania associated with an energy drink: the possible role of caffeine, taurine, and inositol. Can J Psychiatry 2001;46:454-5. PubMed
  3. Obermann M, Schorn CF, Mummel P, et al. Taurine induced toxic encephalopathy? Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2006;108:812-3. PubMed
  4. Bichler, A., Swenson, A., and Harris, M. A. A combination of caffeine and taurine has no effect on short term memory but induces changes in heart rate and mean arterial blood pressure. Amino Acids 2006;31(4):471-476. PubMed
  5. Iyadurai, S. J. and Chung, S. S. New-onset seizures in adults: possible association with consumption of popular energy drinks. Epilepsy Behav 2007;10(3):504-508. PubMed
  6. Berger, A. J. and Alford, K. Cardiac arrest in a young man following excess consumption of caffeinated "energy drinks". Med J Aust. 1-5-2009;190(1):41-43. PubMed
  7. Worthley, M. I., Prabhu, A., De, Sciscio P., Schultz, C., Sanders, P., and Willoughby, S. R. Detrimental effects of energy drink consumption on platelet and endothelial function. Am J Med 2010;123(2):184-187. PubMed
  8. Morchon, Simon D. and Perez Castrillon, J. L. [Hypoglycemia by intake of taurine]. Rev.Clin Esp. 2010;210(1):49.
  9. Livshits, Z., Hoffman, R. S., Hymes, K. B., and Nelson, L. S. If vitamins could kill: massive hemolysis following naturopathic vitamin infusion. J Med Toxicol. 2011;7(3):224-226. PubMed
  10. Schoffl, I., Kothmann, J. F., Schoffl, V., Rupprecht, H. D., and Rupprecht, T. "Vodka energy": too much for the adolescent nephron? Pediatrics 2011;128(1):e227-e231. PubMed
  11. Calabro, R. S., Italiano, D., Gervasi, G., and Bramanti, P. Single tonic-clonic seizure after energy drink abuse. Epilepsy Behav 2012;23(3):384-385. PubMed
  12. Fujita, T., Ando, K., Noda, H., Ito, Y., and Sato, Y. Effects of increased adrenomedullary activity and taurine in young patients with borderline hypertension. Circulation 1987;75(3):525-532. PubMed
  13. Darling, P. B., Lepage, G., Leroy, C., Masson, P., and Roy, C. C. Effect of taurine supplements on fat absorption in cystic fibrosis. Pediatr Res 1985;19(6):578-582. PubMed
  14. Fukuyama, Y. and Ochiai, Y. Therapeutic trial by taurine for intractable childhood epilepsies. Brain Dev. 1982;4(1):63-69. PubMed
  15. Franconi, F., Bennardini, F., Mattana, A., Miceli, M., Ciuti, M., Mian, M., Gironi, A., Anichini, R., and Seghieri, G. Plasma and platelet taurine are reduced in subjects with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus: effects of taurine supplementation. Am.J. DOI
  16. Stohs SJ, Miller M. A case study involving allergic reactions to sulfur-containing compounds including, sulfite, taurine, acesulfame potassium and sulfonamides. Food Chem Toxicol. 2014 Jan;63:240-3. PubMed
  17. Sun Q, Wang B, Li Y, Sun F, et al. Taurine supplementation lowers blood pressure and improves vascular function in prehypertension: randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Hypertension 2016 Mar;67(3):541-9. PubMed
  18. Jang ES, Hwang SH, Kim JW, Jeong SH. Effectiveness of 4-week oral taurine treatment for muscle cramps in patients with liver cirrhosis: a single-arm pilot study. Yonsei Med J 2021;62(1):21-8. PubMed
  19. Guan L, Miao P. The effects of taurine supplementation on obesity, blood pressure and lipid profile: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Eur J Pharmacol 2020;885:173533. PubMed
  20. Higgins JP, Liras GN, Liras IN, et al. Energy Drink Effects on Hemodynamics and Endothelial Function in Young Adults. Cardiology. 2021;146(2):258-262. PubMed
  21. Pallangyo P, Bhalia SV, Komba M, et al. Acute Myocardial Infarction Following the Consumption of Energy Drink in a 28-Year-Old Male: A Case Report. J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep. 2023 Jan-Dec;11:23247096231168811. PubMed

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