Lactoferrin is most often used for Gut Health.

Lactoferrin

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•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

Lactoferrin is an iron-binding glycoprotein found in the milk of mammals. Colostrum (the first milk after a baby is born) contains especially high levels of lactoferrin. Research suggests that lactoferrin exhibits antimicrobial, antiviral, antifungal, and antiparasitic properties.

Lactoferrin is most often used for Gut Health.

Last Updated:October 13, 2024

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