Lactoferrin is a natural protein present in milk, known for its dual role of support to the immune system and antioxidant action, thanks to its ability to bind free iron in the organism.
In the context of longevity it is valued for its contribution to the balance of the immune response, which tends to weaken with age, as well as for its support to the intestinal microbiota, increasingly central in long-term wellbeing strategies.
Lactoferrin is a natural protein of human and cow milk, particularly concentrated in colostrum, the first milk produced after birth.
For nutraceutical use it is obtained from milk through processes that preserve its structure, since its activity depends on the integrity of the protein and on its capacity to bind iron.
Lactoferrin is immunomodulating and antioxidant: it binds free iron, reducing the Fenton reaction and the free radicals associated with it.
Free iron is one of the catalysts of oxidative damage in tissues. By sequestering it, lactoferrin acts upstream of radical formation, a mechanism that complements the action of conventional antioxidants.
Lactoferrin is formulated in capsules, sachets and powders, in immune support supplements and in products dedicated to the intestinal microbiota.
It is synergistic with Vitamin D and with probiotics and prebiotics for immune and microbiota support.
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