Colostrum vs. Collagen: Which One Should You Take?

A surprisingly common query I get is colostrum vs. collagen—which is better? Maybe it’s the fact that they both start with the same three letters. Maybe it’s that they’re both alternative health darlings currently enjoying a huge uptick in interest. Whatever the reason for their connection in people’s minds, I thought it would be a good idea to do a quick write-up on how colostrum and collagen might interact in the body, what the relative benefits are, and whether you can take them both together.Let’s dive right in.Contrary to what the influencers might tell you, there isn’t a ton of research showing that bovine colostrum has a wide range of benefits for adults. It’s definitely helpful for newborns, since their guts are incredibly permeable, and colostrum is literally the first food they’re supposed to eat. Even cow colostrum has been shown to improve outcomes for newborns and premature infants. No arguments there.But I’d caution against expecting too much from colostrum supplements. The best case for adding it to your diet as an adult is improving gut health, reducing intestinal permeability, and improving immune function—particularly for athletes.Colostrum has been heavily resear...