colostrum
noun
co·los·trum
kə-ˈlä-strəm 
: milk secreted for a few days after childbirth and characterized by high protein and antibody content
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Here’s what to know about colostrum.
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Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
While there's little evidence of serious side effects from colostrum, people who are lactose intolerant or have a milk allergy should avoid it.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 2 June 2026
Mixing colostrum with water, milk, or a smoothie is safest and most effective.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
Its launch pipeline has been particularly active of late, too, with the brand releasing colostrum supplements in November and a fat-burning gummy in December.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
While there's little evidence of serious side effects from colostrum, people who are lactose intolerant or have a milk allergy should avoid it.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 2 June 2026
Mixing colostrum with water, milk, or a smoothie is safest and most effective.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
Its launch pipeline has been particularly active of late, too, with the brand releasing colostrum supplements in November and a fat-burning gummy in December.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for colostrum
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“Colostrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colostrum. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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colostrum
noun
co·los·trum
kə-ˈläs-trəm
: milk secreted for a few days after giving birth and having a high protein and antibody content
Medical Definition
colostrum
noun
co·los·trum
kə-ˈläs-trəm
: milk secreted for a few days after childbirth and characterized by high protein and antibody content
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