Lactoferrin (apolactoferrin) 300 mg., 60 capsules

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 cows and human mothers milk, lactoferrin is found throughout the human body.

Published studies that have examined the use of lactoferrin as a supplement and its 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, like E. coli and streptococcus. Also, lactoferrin has been found to both directly and indirectly inhibit several viruses that cause disease in humans, including HIV and herpes.

Extensive research with animals has shown lactoferrin to be a powerful anti-cancer agent. One study found lactoferrin to be very effective at suppressing the growth of human pancreatic cancer cells. So much so the researchers concluded that lactoferrin “...might become one of the new drugs of choice for the adjuvant therapy against pancreatic cancer.”

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. Many pathogenic bacteria need a supply of free iron to multiply. In the presence of lactoferrin, they are strongly inhibited or killed.

There is little doubt that lactoferrin is a major find and a potential breakthrough as a natural nontoxic treatment in an array of human ailments. 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.

1 capsule contains:

300 mg of Apolactoferrin (from bovine whey).

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, gelatin and water.

Dosage and use

Take one capsule a day with or without meals, as a dietary supplement.

Some individuals may wish to supplement with up to 3 capsules daily.

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Warning: These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet or exercise program. Some of these products are not recommended for individuals under the age of 18.

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