How to Use colostrum in a Sentence

colostrum

noun
  • Here’s what to know about colostrum.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
  • This is colostrum, but not from cows and not for babies.
    — Maggie Turner, Air Mail, 20 Sep. 2025
  • What exactly is colostrum, and why are people so into it now?
    — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The benefits of colostrum for skin health are even less supported.
    — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Most colostrum supplements are bovine-derived, meaning they’re sourced from cows.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Mixing colostrum with water, milk, or a smoothie is safest and most effective.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Most colostrum supplements come in powder, capsule, or chewable tablet form.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Among other things, a newborn requires a special diet comprised of milk high in colostrum.
    — Matt Williams, Dallas News, 3 July 2021
  • The milk and colostrum also were used to nurse four newborn goats at the Family Farm.
    — Joey Schamber, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Lastly, a question I always get asked is whether colostrum really works for hair growth.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Sometimes, hand expressing your colostrum and putting it in her mouth to taste will encourage her to latch for a feeding.
    — New York Times, 18 Apr. 2020
  • Wombaroo had its colostrum product and giraffe formula ready to go.
    — Serena Solomon, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2018
  • Search data from Spate shows that searches for colostrum have grown more than 100 percent over the past year.
    — Emily Burns, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Although both are produced by the mammary glands, colostrum and breast milk serve different functions.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
  • The colostrum is turned into a loose powder, designed to be mixed and ingested with water or your favorite liquid.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Unlike electrolytes, colostrum or collagen supplements, salt is, well, salt.
    — Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
  • These chewy bites are fortified with probiotics and colostrum to support your pup's growth and development.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
  • Most commercial supplements use bovine colostrum, which is collected from cows after calves receive the amount needed for their own health.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
  • This colostrum powder is derived from the milk produced by cows during the first 24-48 hours after giving birth.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Colostrum Powder Dosages There is no single standard dose for colostrum supplements.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Cows make more than their calves need so excess colostrum is collected, pasteurized, dried, and packaged for human consumption.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 1 June 2026
  • Contents in the stomach like colostrum, breast milk, or formula are unequivocal proof of life, Andrew said.
    — Laura Crimaldi, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Dec. 2022
  • These capsules are made from high-quality colostrum and are designed to provide you with all the benefits of this powerful substance.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2023
  • For instance, breastfeeding, getting the colostrum from the surrogate, some people would not be comfortable with that.
    — Danielle Bacher, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
  • Colostrum powder is dried colostrum that has been processed into a supplement form, allowing anyone to reap its benefits.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2023
  • The claim Among the most common assertions about colostrum is its ability to improve a range of gastrointestinal woes.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 1 June 2026
  • Cows produce more colostrum than their calves need, so the excess is collected, pasteurized, dried and packaged for human consumption.
    — Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 2 June 2026
  • Wellness influencers are touting bovine colostrum, which is the first milk cows make after giving birth, as a must-have supplement for supporting gut health.
    — Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 2 June 2026
  • Last spring, colostrum from the Family Farm was used to transfer antibodies to an oryx calf that had issues nursing.
    — Joey Schamber, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Her namesake line — best known for its colostrum mask — and signature microcurrent treatment deliver facelift-like results, no scalpel required.
    — Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025

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