Lactoferrin - Nature’s Multitalent
Lactoferrin is a unique endogenous protein with impressive effects: a component of the immune system, a regulator of iron metabolism, and with strong antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. In this subcategory, you’ll learn how lactoferrin is specifically used for iron deficiency, infections, and gut issues.
-
New Year's resolutions for 2026 – Focus on holistic health, the microbiome, and preventionAt the start of 2026, sustainable health will take center stage. Find out why a targeted gut reset can be a sensible foundation for long-term well-being. -
Recognizing & treating iron deficiency: causes, symptoms & treatmentFatigue, decreased performance, susceptibility to infections? Iron deficiency is common. Learn how to correctly identify symptoms and reliably diagnose iron deficiency here. -
Lactoferrin for iron deficiency: effects, studies, and advantages over iron supplementsIron deficiency is widespread, but many people have difficulty tolerating traditional iron supplements. Lactoferrin offers a natural and effective alternative. -
Cold season 2025 – What really helps to stay healthy this autumnAutumn brings a rise in infections. Discover evidence-based and natural strategies to stay healthy during the 2025 cold season: micronutrients, Lactoferrin, probiotics and proven home remedies. -
Dementia & Alzheimer's – a challenge for relativesDementia is a collective term for various diseases associated with progressive loss of mental abilities. The best known is Alzheimer's disease, which accounts for around 60–70% of all dementia cases. -
ENERGY LACK despite spring?Despite the spring awakening, many feel tired and low on energy – iron deficiency could be the reason. Learn how to spot this nutrient shortfall and correct it effectively. -
Spring fatigue & iron deficiency - causes and solutionsFor some people, spring is associated with inexplicable tiredness and listlessness. An iron deficiency can contribute to these symptoms. -
Nutrition for iron deficiency - The best foods for more energyIron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies - and diet plays a key role in this. -
Treatment of iron deficiency - guidelines for diagnosis and therapyIron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies worldwide and can occur both with and without anemia. Tiredness, concentration problems, hair loss or pale skin are common symptoms - often non-specific and therefore easy to overlook. T... -
Healthy teeth for a healthy life - World Oral Health DayHealthy starts in the mouth! - The motto of World Oral Health Day 2025 is ""Healthy teeth for a healthy life"" and highlights how everyone can improve their oral health through targeted measures. Every year on March 20, it reminds us how important go... -
Iron deficiency: signs, causes & what really helpsIron is an essential trace element that plays a crucial role in our body. It is responsible for the formation of haemoglobin in the blood, which transports oxygen and thus supplies all the cells in our body with energy. But what happens when the body... -
Our lactoferrin products NATURAL IRON, FLORAL and Lactoferrin CLN®Lactoferrin is a naturally occurring glycoprotein that is mainly found in immune-boosting breast milk and colostrum. It is also found in numerous bodily secretions, mucous membranes and neutrophil granulocytes (immune cells). Lactoferrin is being stu... -
The intelligent iron with no risk for your healthIron supply with zero risk: intelligent iron supports your body effectively – without the typical side effects. Find out how it works and why it is a real innovation for your health. -
Autumn preparation: how to start the golden season healthy and full of energyThe occurrence of numerous pathogens shows clear seasonal fluctuations, such as in humans, where influenza and respiratory infections occur more frequently in the winter months [1]. Seasonality has been observed in a variety of respiratory diseases c... -
Lactoferrin: natural, evolutionary and highly effectiveLactoferrin is an endogenous multifunctional iron-binding glycoprotein and, as an immune protein, is older than mankind itself. Increased concentrations of LF are found in breast milk; we absorb it as newborns and infants. Lactoferrin gives you the ... -
Lactoferrin for colds - How the immune protein strengthens your defensesRespiratory tract infections are responsible for a considerable amount of morbidity and mortality worldwide. They are among the top 10 leading causes of death worldwide and are one of the most common causes of death in children under the age of 5 [1]... -
The immunological function of lactoferrin in the defense against virusesLactoferrin, the multifunctional protein with many immunological properties, has shown its great potential in the fight against viruses in countless studies. There is no other endogenous substance that has such a large presence on the outer surfaces ... -
Lactoferrin - the ""miracle molecule"" for every stage of lifeThe human body is exposed to harmful influences such as environmental pollutants, toxins, pathogens and disease processes throughout its entire lifespan. Therefore, the interest in and need for suitable therapeutics is great. Recently, the research g... -
Lactoferrin - a natural alternative for hay fever and allergic asthma?Around 25% of the population worldwide are affected by a pollen allergy or hay fever [1]. In Germany, around 12 million people (14.8%) suffer from hay fever, making it the number one allergic disease. The upper respiratory tract is usually affected. ... -
Neuroprotection through lactoferrin - How the immune protein protects the nervous systemA recent publication [1] discusses the neuroprotective role of lactoferrin during early brain development and damage across the lifespan. Recent research suggests that early neuroprotective pathways modulated by lactoferrin may prevent neurodegenerat... -
News from research on COVID-19 and lactoferrinThe following article provides an update on the latest study results on lactoferrin in use in SARS-CoV-2 infection. The 15th International Lactoferrin Conference in December 2021 focused on presenting and discussing current research on lactoferrin an... -
15th International Conference on Structure, Function and Application of LactoferrinThe 15th International Lactoferrin Conference was held in Beijing, China, from December 6-10. The conference was hosted by PhD Jianhua Wang, Professor at the Feed Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, whose research inte... -
Iron deficiency anemia during pregnancyOne of the main functions of lactoferrin is based on its ability to regulate iron in the body. It belongs to the group of transferrins and is able to absorb, distribute and release trivalent iron. Lactoferrin can therefore also be used therapeuticall... -
Promising use of lactoferrin in gynecologyThe use of lactoferrin in gynecology It is now well documented that the human microbiome plays a major role in many diseases, both in the development of the diseases and in their prevention or cure [1,2]. The microbiome comprises the entirety of micr... -
A new approach for the treatment of acne?Lactoferrin and acne Acne vulgaris, a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin, is a very common skin disease (up to 85%), especially in adolescents and young adults [1]. The main symptoms are visible damage to the skin surface and generally oily sk... -
NATURAL IRON: Recommended by sportswomen!Sportswomen rely on the iron supplement Natural Iron from artgerecht What do Nine Boller, triathlete and Instagrammer, Alicia Stolle, handball player and Ereleta Mementi, footballer at SC Freiburg, have in common? They already use NATURAL IRON to gen... -
Lactoferrin and the metabolic syndromeThe diverse functions of lactoferrin also offer solutions for metabolic diseases and their risk factors thanks to their complex mechanisms of action. Metabolic syndrome, as defined, is a combination of various risk factors that favor the development ... -
Lactoferrin and diabetes: How the immune protein can influence blood sugar levelsWe have already described that lactoferrin has an influence on the formation of abdominal fat (Lactoferrin and the metabolic syndrome). A high accumulation of visceral fat has a direct effect on fat and sugar metabolism. How useful is the use of lact... -
Better regulation in the event of iron balance disordersLactoferrin is able to bind iron and regulate the iron balance in the body. Through this ability, lactoferrin reduces inflammation and supports the immune system by depriving microorganisms of the basis for their growth. More specifically, lactofer... -
The benefits of lactoferrin in the field of dental healthThe oral cavity provides a rich environment for the most diverse and stable microbiome in the human body [1]. The oral flora, like the gut microbiome, is an essential part of the human innate immune system. The microorganisms residing there determine...