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by Life Extension
WHAT IS IT?
Lactoferrin contains apolactoferrin (Bioferrin™,) a peptide subfraction of bovine whey. This is a unique form of Lactoferrin that is iron depleted. Each capsule contains 300 mg of Lactoferrin. Other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, gelatin and water.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
According to the manufacturer:
Reprinted with permission of Life Extension.
"A minor fraction of whey, lactoferrin appears to have a wide variety of uses in biological systems and is considered a first line immune defense in the human body. Though a natural component of cow’s and human mother’s milk, lactoferrin is found throughout the human body.
Published studies that have examined the use of lactoferrin as a supplement and its beneficial effects on immunity have been quite promising. First, lactoferrin helps to maintain a proper level of “good” bacteria in the intestinal tract, while controlling the number of “bad” bacteria.
Probably lactoferrin’s best-known role is as an iron binding protein. The mechanism appears to lie with lactoferrin’s ability to bind iron, as it is known to have an extremely high affinity for this metal.
There is little doubt that lactoferrin is a major find and a potential breakthrough as a natural nontoxic immune enhancer. Though a handful of companies are able to produce lactoferrin at this time, there is only one company producing the apolactoferrin (iron-depleted) form in large quantity. Studies suggest that the superior form to supplement with is apolactoferrin."
CAUTIONS
No side-effects are known. it is safe for newborns!
See Disclaimer.
DOSE
Take from 1 capsule daily with or without meals.
NHC sells 60 capsule bottles of Lactoferrin 300 mg for $30.00. The suggested retail price is $40.00. The manufacturer prohibits further discount of this product. The manufacturer prohibits further discount of this product.
These statements have not been evaluated by the
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
The products discussed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent
any disease.
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