The Core Ingredient: Proprietary Bovine Colostrum Concentrate
Every ARMRA product is based on a proprietary ARMRA Colostrum® Concentrate (Bovine). This concentrate is a whole food source of over 400 functional bioactive nutrients, ethically sourced from grass-fed cows on family-owned dairy farms in the USA. The sourcing prioritizes the well-being of calves by only using surplus colostrum after their needs are met.
ARMRA utilizes a proprietary Cold-Chain BioPotent™ Pasteurization Technology. This low-heat process helps preserve the potency of the colostrum's bioactive compounds. It also removes fat and casein, potentially beneficial for those with sensitivities, while concentrating the bioactives.
Over 400 Bioactive Nutrients
ARMRA colostrum naturally contains a wide array of beneficial compounds that support various bodily functions. These include:
- Immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, IgM) for immune health and gut integrity.
- Growth Factors (IGF-1, TGF-β) supporting tissue repair and renewal.
- Whole Food Prebiotics (milk oligosaccharides) to nourish gut bacteria.
- Regenerative Peptides to promote healthy tissue repair.
- Immune-modulating factors like Lactoferrin and Cytokines.
- Essential Vitamins and Trace Minerals, including B vitamins, Vitamin C, zinc, copper, and selenium.
The 'No List': What ARMRA Excludes
ARMRA is committed to purity, excluding numerous common additives. The company avoids ingredients such as:
- Sugar
- Gluten
- GMOs
- Glyphosate
- Hormones
- Antibiotics
- Soy
- Fat
- Casein
- Artificial additives
Ingredient Breakdown by Product Line
The core colostrum concentrate is the base for all ARMRA products, but other ingredients vary by flavor and product line.
Immune Revival
This line focuses on foundational immune and gut health support.
- Unflavored: Contains only Proprietary ARMRA Colostrum® Concentrate (Bovine).
- Flavored options (Blood Orange, Vine Watermelon, Peach Persimmon, Arctic Chai, Wild Lime) include Proprietary ARMRA Colostrum® Concentrate (Bovine) along with organic, natural flavorings, sweeteners (like stevia), acids (citric or malic), and natural colors derived from sources like annatto, dragon fruit, beet root, turmeric, and spirulina. Specific combinations vary by flavor. You can find the full ingredient list for each flavor in the referenced documents.
Performance Revival
Targeted for athletes, this formula includes additional functional ingredients.
- Chocolate: Contains Proprietary ARMRA Colostrum™ Concentrate (Bovine), Organic Cacao, Organic Black Cumin, Organic Tart Cherry, and Organic Stevia Leaf Extract.
ARMRA vs. Conventional Colostrum: Ingredient and Processing Comparison
Understanding the differences in sourcing and processing helps highlight the distinctions between ARMRA and conventional colostrum supplements.
| Feature | ARMRA Colostrum® | Conventional Colostrum |
|---|---|---|
| Sourcing | Ethically sourced, calf-first surplus from grass-fed, U.S. dairy farms. Cows are not given hormones or routine antibiotics. | Often sourced from large commercial operations with grain-fed cows. Animal welfare and sourcing practices may be less transparent. |
| Processing | Proprietary Cold-Chain BioPotent™ Pasteurization uses low heat to preserve bioactives and removes fat/casein. | Can use high-heat pasteurization or sterilization, which denatures proteins and degrades bioactive nutrients. |
| Composition | Concentrated bioactive nutrients, with over 400 compounds like immunoglobulins, growth factors, peptides, and prebiotics. | Lower potency due to destructive processing methods and higher fat/casein content. |
| Additives | Flavored versions use organic, natural ingredients; unflavored has none. Avoids sugar, gluten, and artificial additives. | Can contain fillers, binders, added sugars, and artificial additives to improve taste or solubility. |
| Purity & Testing | Third-party tested for contaminants like heavy metals, glyphosate, and microorganisms. | Third-party testing is not always performed or may be less rigorous. |
Conclusion
When exploring the ingredients in ARMRA Colostrum, it's clear the foundation is a sustainably-sourced bovine colostrum concentrate containing over 400 bioactive nutrients. While the unflavored option is a single ingredient, flavored varieties and the Performance Revival line incorporate additional organic components for taste and targeted benefits. ARMRA's proprietary low-heat processing and avoidance of common additives aim to provide a potent and bioavailable supplement. Knowing the specific ingredients for each product helps consumers make choices aligned with their health needs.
For additional details on the science behind colostrum and its bioactives, the ARMRA Colostrum website is an authoritative source.
