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Three Side Seal Flat Pouch,Rounded Edge Flat Pouch,Barrel and Plastic Barrel are all available.
| Basic Information | |
| Product name | Lactoferrin Powder |
| Other names | Lactoferrin+Probiotics Powder,Apolactoferrin powder, bovine lactoferrin powder, lactotransferrin powder,etc. |
| Grade | Food grade |
| Appearance | Powder
Three Side Seal Flat Pouch,Rounded Edge Flat Pouch,Barrel and Plastic Barrel are all available. |
| Shelf life | 2-3years, subject to store condition |
| Packing | As customers' requirements |
| Condition | Preserve in tight containers,protected from light. |
Description
Lactoferrin is a protein found naturally in the milk of humans, cows, and other mammals. It is also found in other bodily fluids like saliva, tears, mucus, and bile. Lactoferrin has antiviral and antibacterial properties, and helps the body transport and absorb iron.
In humans, the highest concentrations of lactoferrin can be found in colostrum, which is a very nutrient-dense first form of breastmilk produced soon after a baby is born. Babies can get plenty of lactoferrin from breastmilk, while food sources are available for adults.
Some people take lactoferrin supplements for their purported antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Function
Lactoferrin has a wide range of purported uses. As a supplement, it is thought to have antioxidant, antiviral, and antibacterial properties. Researchers are also starting to look at lactoferrin’s possible role in immunity with COVID-19 in min
Lactoferrin may protect the body from harmful organisms that cause bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.
It has been suggested that the binding action of lactoferrin to iron does not allow bacteria to use iron to transport through the body.
Lactoferrin has been studied for its use in Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, a type of bacterial infection known to cause stomach ulcers. In one lab study, lactoferrin from cows was found to inhibit the growth of H. pylori. It also increased the strength of medications commonly used to treat the infection.
Research has investigated lactoferrin's protective effects against viral infections, like the common cold, flu, herpes, and gastroenteritis.
Of particular interest is the potential ability of lactoferrin to prevent and treat COVID-19. Preliminary research on the subject has led researchers to believe lactoferrin could help manage both asymptomatic and mild-to-moderate COVID-19.
Other Uses
Other purported, but less-researched uses for lactoferrin include:1
- Treating sepsis in preterm infants
- Supporting vaginal births
- Treating urinary tract infections
- Protecting against chlamydia
- Treating taste and smell changes from chemotherapy
By Brittany Lubeck, RD
Applications
1. People with low immunity
2. The infirm and the elderly
3. Non-breastfeeding, mixed-feeding infants and premature infants
4. People with iron deficiency anemia
5. Pregnant women and those recovering from surgery
