Jarrow Formulas Lactoferrin contains freeze dried lactoferrin, an important immune supporting glycoprotein that is found in breast milk, tears and saliva.
One of the biological activities of lactoferrin comes from its powerful ability to bind iron (300 times that of serum transferrin), which promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria.
Moreover, digestion of lactoferrin by gastric pepsin liberates the immune supporting peptide lactoferricin B
Lactoferrin is a whey protein derived from milk. It is present in human breast milk, and is one of the important molecules that help newborns develop their immunity. Lactoferrin is a multitasking protein with several biological roles.
Lactoferrin is often used as a supplement to support or strengthen the immune system, prevent infections, and improve gut health.
Laboratory evidence suggests that lactoferrin may have antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and anticancer properties.
Lactoferrin has been clinically studied in neonatal units to prevent bacterial and viral infections during hospitalization. It is such a potent immunomodulator that it has been well-studied in cancer patients to help battle cancer and enhance patients’ immunity.
Clinical studies have shown that lactoferrin supplementation can improve bloodserum parameters, such as haemoglobin, erythrocytes, ferritin, and iron levels, particularly when taken before meals.
It can also increase total T cell counts, helper T cells, and cytotoxic T cells, enhancing immune function. Additionally, lactoferrin can reduce visceral fat area, decrease body weight, BMI, and waist circumference, which can be beneficial for metabolic health.
Furthermore, lactoferrin exhibits protective activity in obesity and can improve body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), fasting glucose concentration, and insulin sensitivity.
It may also help in reducing the occurrence of serious infections in preterm infants, preventing and treating anemia in women and infants, and preventing and treating colds and vaginal infections.
Lactoferrin is freeze-dried and processed at low temperatures to preserve potency and activity. Bovine lactoferrin is absorbable by humans and has the same mechanism of action.
Lactoferrin is generally considered safe, but it may trigger a reaction in people with milk allergies.
benefits
• freeze-dried lactoferrin capsules
• low temperature processing helps preserve activity
• 250mg lactoferrin per capsule
• important immune modulator found in tears, saliva & breast milk
Features
- gelatin capsules
Some supplements are suitable for both men and women of all ages as well as children. But other supplements are specifically targeted to the aging woman or man. Another supplement is especially suitable for athletes, regardless of gender.
- adults
- athletes
- children
- gelatin
- cow's milk
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- €5+ (NL) - €7,50+ (EU)
- €5 discount >€50
- keep out of reach of young children
- a dietary supplement is not a subsitute for a healthy diet ; do not exceed recommended dose
- if you have a medical condition, are pregnant, lactating or trying to conceive, are under age of 18, or are taking medications, consult your health care practitioner before using this product.
- books, probiotics and products bought in the SALE can NOT be returned
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recommended use
Take 1 capsule per day with food, or as directed by your qualified health care consultant.
contains per daily serving (1 capsule)
lactoferrin 250mg †
† = Recommended Daily Intake not established
ingredients
active ingredient (lactoferrin from milk), filler (cellulose, vegetable magnesium stearate) , anti-coagulant (silicon dioxide), capsule (bovine gelatin)
storage
store in a cool, dry place
keep out of reach of young children
contra-indication
none reported
allergy information
contains milk (whey)
contains no other familiar allergens (wheat, gluten, soy, lupin, nuts/tree nuts, celery, mustard, sesame seeds, egg, fish/shellfish or mollusks)
vegetarians/vegans
contains gelatin and milk
