Product Details
Immune Peptide from Colostrum*
A specific peptide extracted from bovine colostrum ("mother's first milk") and possessing iron-binding properties.
Lactoferrin is involved in biochemical processes in lymphocytes and in iron metabolism.*.
What is Lactoferrin?
Lactoferrin is a protein found in cow milk and human milk.
Colostrum, the first milk produced after a baby is born, contains high levels of lactoferrin, about seven times the amount found in milk produced later on.
Lactoferrin is also found in fluids in the eye, nose, respiratory tract, intestine etc.
Functions
- Neonatal Host Defense
- Anemia (Iron binding with no adverse effects)
- Suppressing Virus Replication
- Anti Microbial
- Acne, Psoriasis, and Diabetic Ulcerations
Applications
- Acne vulgaris, psoriasis
- Helicobacter pylori infection
- Hepatitis C
- Hand Foot & Mouth Disease
- Herpes simplex virus
- HIV
- Human orthopneumovirus
- Human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV)
- Viral gastroenteritis
- Prophylactic for Severe acute respiratory syndrom (SARS)
- Stimulating the immune system
- Regulating iron metabolism, IDA
Warning
Do not use while pregnant or breast-feeding.
Lactoferrin may be contraindicated by lymphocytic leukemia or pancreatitis.
Individuals with autoimmune or allergic conditions should start with small doses and consult their healthcare practitioner.
Read more on manufacturer's website.
* This statement has not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug administration. The product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
