Part of Colostrum, Lactoferrin
Lactoferrin is a versatile substance found in milk that plays an important role in the response of the immune system. It can help promote the beneficial growth of bacterial flora in the intestines. Therefore, supplementing it helps support both immune health and the gastrointestinal tract at the same time. Lactoferrin also promotes and supports natural resistance, provides protection for healthy cells and modulates immune function, as well as levels of anti-inflammatory responses.
- Origin: Animal Product, Nonessential, Synthetic
- Source: Colostrum, Synthetic
- Type: Protein
- Age Range: Adults, Seniors
- Toxicity: There is no evidence of toxicity until now
- Outcomes: Immunity, Preventive Immunity
What are Lactoferrin benefits?
Lactoferrin is a protein found naturally in the milk of humans and cows. Found in the highest amounts in colostrum, the first type of breast milk produced after a baby is born, it is rich in several nutrients. Lactoferrin’s main functions in the body include iron-binding and transport. Lactoferrin supplements have been widely studied for the treatment of infections, and there are also studies proving effectiveness in inhibiting hepatitis C infections. Even in Osteoporosis, lactoferrin is proven to help build bone. In addition, lactoferrin is considered to be a remedy for other health fields, such as: stimulating the immune system, cancer prevention, and prevention of damage caused by aging.
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Lactoferrin and Immunity
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Preventive Immunity
White blood cells - or leukocytes - are the body's defense cells that destroy foreign agents, for example, bacteria, viruses and toxic substances that attack our body and cause infections or other diseases. There are also enzymes that refer to the antioxidant defense system that plays the role of inhibiting and/or reducing the damage caused by the harmful action of free radicals or non-radical reactive species.
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