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.
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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... -
The potentially protective role of lactoferrin in atherosclerosisMany cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, high blood pressure, heart failure, venous disease and coronary heart disease, which can lead to heart attacks, are caused by atherosclerosis [1]. Atherosclerosis is associated with endothelial cell dysfun...