{"product_id":"lactoferrin","title":"Lactoferrin","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLactoferrin – Functions, Benefits and Importance for Health\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLactoferrin is a multifunctional protein from the transferrin family and possesses a strong affinity for binding iron. It is found primarily in secretory fluids such as breast milk, saliva, tear fluid and also in immune cells such as neutrophils. Therefore, lactoferrin is also an integral component of mammalian milk, which includes cow and human breast milk. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLactoferrin plays a central role in iron metabolism and in immunological processes. As an iron-binding protein, it can inhibit the growth of pathogenic microorganisms that require iron for their reproduction \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22101278\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Drago-Serrano et al., 2012).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurthermore, lactoferrin promotes the absorption of iron in the intestine and acts as an immunomodulator by regulating inflammatory reactions and influencing the activity of immune cells \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8838920\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Zhao et al., 2022)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are the benefits of lactoferrin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLactoferrin has diverse biological significance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports the immune system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Lactoferrin modulates immune function by promoting the activity of immune cells such as macrophages and natural killer cells. It helps the body ward off infections and regulate the balance of the immune system \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35481594\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Berthon et al., 2022)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptimised iron absorption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Lactoferrin binds iron and supports absorption in the intestine. This ability makes it an ideal supplement for people who suffer from iron deficiency (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38291525\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMd et al., 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8838920\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZhao et al., 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntimicrobial effect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Lactoferrin shows strong activity against bacteria and viruses. It deprives harmful microorganisms of the iron necessary for their growth and can also bind directly to their surfaces, thus preventing cell invasion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22101278\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Drago-Serrano et al., 2012)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e​. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntioxidative properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Lactoferrin reduces oxidative damage by neutralising free radicals (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37238891\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbad et al., 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/BF02434942\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelizi et al., 1999\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLactoferrin and its effect on the gut flora\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLactoferrin plays a central role in maintaining a healthy gut flora. This iron-binding protein can support the growth of beneficial bacteria and simultaneously inhibit unwanted germs, thereby promoting the microbial balance in the intestine. Studies show that lactoferrin has an anti-inflammatory effect, strengthens the barrier function of the intestinal mucosa and positively influences the balance of the gut microbiome (Conesa et al., 2023; Sherman et al., 2016).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA balanced gut flora contributes significantly to digestion, immune defence and general health – and lactoferrin is a decisive supporter in this process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat distinguishes our lactoferrin?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur product uses the branded raw material \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProferrin® by INGREDIA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which impresses with its purity and natural extraction method. Here are the key features at a glance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 mg highly pure lactoferrin with \u0026gt;95 % Lf content \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eper capsule for optimal results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured in France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under strict quality controls to preserve the biological activity of lactoferrin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum bioavailability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through gentle extraction at low temperatures, which preserves the native structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly rice starch as a filler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – guaranteed without unnecessary additives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurity and efficacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: No preservatives, colourings or artificial flavours, but \u0026gt;95 % Lf content \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVegetarian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as the raw material is gently extracted from cow's milk \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly concentrated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – 300 mg lactoferrin in one capsule corresponds to approximately one litre of cow's milk \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Edubily Schweiz ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54137106071878,"sku":"EDU-161","price":51.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/4030\/7270\/files\/lactoferrin_3_4354170a-594b-41c7-a712-794ba71c394a.png?v=1742255876","url":"https:\/\/www.edubily.ch\/en\/products\/lactoferrin","provider":"edubily Schweiz ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}