Lactoferrin is an important immune supporting glycoprotein that is found in breast milk, tears and other body fluids. One of the biological activities of lactoferrin comes from its powerful ability to bind iron (300 times that of serum transferrin). Moreover, digestion of lactoferrin by gastric pepsin liberates the immune supporting peptide lactoferricin B. Lactoferrin also benefits intestinal health by promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria.
Lactoferrin helps coordinate the body's immune response through several mechanisms of action. Its superior iron-binding property robs fuel needed by cells that are not part of the body while delivering iron to body cells in need. It prevents free radical formation, enhances oxygenation of tissues while supporting white blood cell activity. Lactoferrin also acts as an antioxidant to prevent free radical formation.
Lactoferrin promotes intestinal health by scavenging iron and balancing healthy flora in the GI tract. By modulating healthy levels of iron in the body, Lactoferrin plays a key role in maintaining overall health.
Lactoferrin is a protein designed by nature and clinically proven to strengthen the immune system. Lactoferrin occurs naturally in the body as part of your immune defenses.
Suggested Use:
Take 1 capsule per day with food, or as directed by your qualified health care consultant.
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Supplement Facts
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Serving Size: 1 Capsule
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Amount Per Capsule
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%DV
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Lactoferrin
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250 mg
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* Daily Value not established.
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Other Ingredients:
Cellulose, magnesium stearate (vegetable source) and silicon dioxide. Capsule consists of gelatin and titanium dioxide (for color).
Contains: Dairy (whey).
No wheat, no gluten, no soybeans, no egg, no fish/shellfish, no peanuts/tree nuts.
Warnings:
Keep out of the reach of children.
Q. What is Lactoferrin?
A.Lactoferrin is an iron-binding protein that is found in milk and other fluids. Lactoferrin research studies have suggested that lactoferrin plays a key role in supporting the immune system, offering protection against infections, acts as a natural antioxidant, and helps to regulate the iron supply in the body. Furthermore, LF is present in sperm, amniotic/seminal/cerebrospinal/gastric fluids, saliva, tears, vaginal secretions and other body fluids that bathe mucosal surfaces. LF is also present in the white blood cells (neutrophils) and is localized in several tissues.Lactoferrin can be found in bovine colostrum supplements and is a good way to supply your body with this crucial nutrient.
Q.What is the chemical nature of lactoferrin?
A.LF is a protein and each of these protein molecules has a capacity to avidly bind two atoms of iron in a reversible manner. Based on its iron-binding status, LF molecule could exist in either ‘apo’ (iron-free) or ‘holo’ (iron-saturated) forms. LF molecule could also exist (in a very low proportion), as a partially iron-saturated form, i.e. a single atom of iron bound to each molecule. All the three LF forms are inter-convertible.
Q.What is the role for lactoferrin in the body?
A.The primary function of LF is to provide total body protection (innate host defense) and to maintain a healthy physiology (regularity). LF is considered a multi-functional protein with a role in several important physiological pathways.
Q.Is lactoferrin a nutraceutical?
A.Yes. LF fulfills the true definition of a nutraceutical agent. It provides elemental nourishment to the body with the bio-availability of iron and other essential trace metals. It provides prebiotic nourishment to enhance beneficial microflora (‘probiotic’) in the gut. As a microbial blocking agent, LF inhibits growth-multiplication of harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites; as well as neutralizes toxic and allergic compounds.
Q.How does the body expend (physiological turnover) lactoferrin?
A.In the process of body defense LF is secreted in response to any external stimuli – into the oral cavity (saliva/crevicular fluid) and intestinal lumen (mucins/gastric juices). Following the digestive process, any unabsorbed LF is excreted in the feces, while the absorbed LF passes through the urine. LF is also spent in the tears; via sebum and exudates in skin during inflammation; via seminal fluids in bone joints during exercise; via sperm and vaginal secretions during sex.
Q.What are the indication of a long-term deficiency and/or dysfunctionality of lactoferrin in the body?
A.Such a situation is indicative of a physiological disorder and/or an acute clinical condition and/or a chronic illness.
Q.Why does our body need lactoferrin supplementation?
A.The dietary and working habits, stress and environment in our modern life style deplete and compromise our innate defenses. The outcome – an increased susceptibility to infections, irregularity and pain. Replenishment of the body with LF (supplementation) could provide a balance to the innate defense.
Q.Can I take lactoferrin with all the other nutritional product, without overdosing?
A.Lactoferrin is compatible with other nutritional products.
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