Colostrum supplements are everywhere—promising stronger immunity, better digestion, and boundless energy. But here’s the catch: most of them are missing the very ingredients that make colostrum powerful in the first place.

In fact, the way your colostrum is processed could make or break your results.

Some formulas deliver colostrum in its whole, natural state, rich in over 400 bioactive compounds. Others are skimmed, defatted, or stripped down—altering the very components your body needs most.

If you’re not getting the benefits you expected, it might not be your routine.
It might be what’s missing from your scoop.

Whole colostrum and processed colostrum are not the same—and what’s removed matters more than you think.

The Hidden Truth About Most Colostrum Supplements

The wellness world loves to highlight colostrum’s benefits—but rarely talks about how much of that potential is lost through processing.

Many colostrum products are skimmed, defatted, or otherwise altered. These processes often remove key components like lipids, growth factors, and fat-soluble vitamins—some of the most important parts for immune support, gut health, and cellular repair.

Why process it at all?
Some brands do it to reduce allergens like casein or lactose. Others remove the fat to create a product that stirs more easily or lasts longer on the shelf. While those goals might make sense from a production standpoint, they come at a cost: reduced potency—and fewer benefits for you.

The result? A product that may look the part—but doesn’t deliver the real benefits.

When colostrum is stripped down, so are the results you can feel.

Whole vs. Processed: What the Science Shows

Whole colostrum contains over 400 bioactive compounds—including immunoglobulins (like IgG), growth factors, lipids, enzymes, and fat-soluble vitamins. These nutrients work together to support immune defense, repair the gut lining, reduce inflammation, and promote overall vitality.

But when colostrum is skimmed, defatted, or fractionated, many of these crucial compounds are removed or weakened in the process—especially those found in the fat layer.

What gets lost when colostrum is processed?

• Lipids – essential for nutrient absorption, brain health, and cellular repair

• IGF-1 and growth factors – key drivers of tissue regeneration and recovery

• Vitamins A, D, and E – powerful regulators of immunity, hormones, and inflammation

In short: the parts of colostrum that deliver the biggest health impact are often the first to go during processing.

That’s why SOULA uses only 100% whole colostrum—to give your body the full spectrum of natural bioactives, just as nature intended.

 

How to Tell What You’re Really Getting

Unfortunately, most colostrum supplements don’t make it easy to know whether you’re getting whole or skimmed colostrum—and that’s part of the problem.

Here’s what to look (and dig) for:

Start with the Label—Then Go Deeper

• If it doesn’t clearly say “100% whole colostrum,” it’s likely been skimmed, defatted, or otherwise altered.
• Some brands remove casein, lactose, or fat to make their products more allergen-friendly or easier to mix—but doing so also disrupts the natural balance of nutrients
• Clues like “defatted,” “casein-free,” or “lactose-reduced” are rarely on the label. You’ll often have to dig into FAQs—or contact the brand directly.

Use Your Senses

If the label isn’t helpful, the product itself might be:

• Color: Whole colostrum usually has a creamy, pale yellow tint. Heavily processed powders are often bright white.
• Texture: Whole colostrum feels rich, fluffy, slightly sticky, and may clump together. Processed powders are usually very fine, dry, and chalky, with a lighter, more powdery consistency.
• Mixability: Whole colostrum doesn’t dissolve easily. It may clump or float—this is normal and actually a good sign. If your powder mixes more smoothly and evenly, it may have been processed to remove fat or alter its composition for easier stirring.
  

Tip: If you're unsure, don’t hesitate to reach out to the brand directly and ask whether their colostrum is whole or processed (i.e., whether they remove the fat or anything else). A transparent company should give you a clear answer.

When It Comes to Colostrum, Whole Really Means Whole Health

If you’ve been using colostrum and not seeing the benefits you expected—stronger immunity, better digestion, more energy—it might not be your body that’s the issue. It might be the product. 

Whole colostrum delivers its power through a delicate matrix of bioactives—immunoglobulins, growth factors, enzymes, lipids, and nutrients. When that matrix is stripped down, so are the results.

At SOULA, we take a different approach:

• We use 100% whole colostrum, collected during the first 6 hours after birth, when nutrient density is at its highest.
• Our formula is delivered using liposomal encapsulation, which helps preserve and enhance the absorption of sensitive bioactives.
• We ethically source from grass-fed cows on USDA Grade A dairy farms, ensuring calves are fed first.
• And we package everything in glass—never plastic—to protect purity and reduce environmental impact.

Our mission is simple: deliver colostrum the way nature intended—complete, unprocessed, and clinically effective.

👇 Want to actually feel the benefits of colostrum—like stronger immunity, better digestion, and more energy?

Try SOULA’s 100% whole liposomal colostrum today.