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Lactoferrin

An iron-binding protein naturally found in milk, with potential to support immunity

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Supports immunity

Protects against infection through anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. Potential antioxidiant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Safe

Types of lactoferrin can be naturally found in both breast milk and dairy milk. Known to be safe and minimally processed to retain bioactivity.

Easy to use

Good solubility, easy to blend into powder formulations or various food & beverage applications. 

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Evidence has shown lactoferrin may have useful biological functions for both infants and adults, such as immune-supporting functions and help protect against infection.

Our lactoferrin is drawn out from fresh, pasteurised New Zealand milk, using gentle technologies that retain the naturally-occurring health properties.

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  • Highly soluble
  • Easy to dry blend
  • Iron-binding protein
  • Salmon pink powder
  • High purity: available in 90% or 95% lactoferrin
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Lactoferrin in Infant Nutrition

A key ingredient in infant nutrition

Lactoferrin is an iron-binding glycoprotein found in high concentration in human breast milk[1] and has been shown to have important and diverse biological functions.

 

Bovine milk lactoferrin is similar in structure and function to human milk lactoferrin.[2] Lactoferrin has antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities and immunomodulatory functions and is involved in iron uptake by intestinal cells.[1,3] Because of its partial resistance to digestion in infants, lactoferrin may have a prebiotic effect and stimulate gut maturation.

 

Lactoferrin has been shown to promote the growth of bifidobacteria in preterm infants, contributing to the development of the immune system.[4]

Lactoferrin in Adult Nutrition

Lactoferrin for adult use

Opportunities for the use of lactoferrin also exist in adult nutrition, thanks to its iron-binding, anti-infection and anti-viral properties and contribution to iron metabolism.[5] It is an ideal bioactive for use in supplements and functional food systems such as:

 

  • Yoghurts
  • Powdered drink mixes
  • Dairy based beverages
  • Cheese
  • Ice-cream
  • Confectionery


 

References
  • [1] Lonnerdal, B. (2016). J Pediatr. 173: S4-9; Lonnerdal, B. (2014). Am J Clin Nutr 99: 712S–7S; Lonnerdal B (2009), Nutritional roles of Lactoferrin. Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care, 12, 293-297
  • [2] King JC Jr, Cummings GE, Guo N, Trivedi L, Readmond BX, Keane V, Feigelman S, de Waard R. (2007). J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr. 44: 245-251
  • [3] Iyer S & Lonnerdal B (1993) Lactoferrin, lactoferrin receptors and iron metabolism. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 47, 232-241; Valenti P & Antonini G (2005) Lactoferrin: an important host defence against microbial and viral attack. Cell and Molecular Life Science, 62, 2576-2587; Lonnerdal B & Iyer S (1995) Lactoferrin: molecular structure and biological function, Annual Reviews in Nutrition, 15, 93-110
  • [4] Wakabayshi H, Takase M & Tomita M (2003) Lactoferricin derived from milk protein lactoferrin. Current Pharmaceutical Design, 9, 1277-1287; Kawaguchi S, Hayashi T, Masano H, Okuyama K, Suzuki T. & Kawase K. (1989) Effect of lactoferrin-enriched infant formula on low birth weight infants. Shuusankiigaku, 19, 125-130.
  • [5] Paesano R, Pietropaoli M, Gessani S, Valenti P. (2009). Biochimie. 91 (1): 44-51.
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