Supports the gut microbiome, healthy gut flora and healing of the gut lining to benefit gut conditions and additionally support the immune system and skin health.
Supports and regulates normal immune function with proven anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant and immunomodulatory efficacy.
Regulates and transports normal iron absorption, reduces oxidative stress by reducing excess iron build-up as well as acting as an anti-bacterial by preventing iron use by bacteria.
Regulates and reduces inflammation (ideal support for skin conditions such as acne).
Supports tissue and skin repair (by boosting cell regeneration).
KEY BENEFITS
GUT MICROBIOME
(healthy gut = healthy skin)
Lactoferrin could be described as the ‘ideal probiotic’ and is considered the fire-starter of our gut microbiome when it is first introduced to infants in milk colostrum soon after birth. It supports a healthy gut microbiome, a vital part of our natural immune system, and will therefore support immunity and health (including skin health and condition) and has been clinically shown to reduce Leaky Gut Syndrome and benefit other gut related issues. Studies have shown that lactoferrin increased the growth rate (40-200%) of beneficial bacteria (such as Bifidobacterium bifidum, B. longum, B. lactis, B. infantis, Lactobacillus reuteri, L. rhamnosus and L. coryniformis).
SKIN HEALTH
Due to its anti-inflammatory, gut microbiome supporting and skin regenerating properties, lactoferrin can help support skin health and condition in a number of ways:
CLEARER COMPLEXION. Studies have shown that Lactoferrin can help reduce both acne lesion severity and count as well as associated inflammation, in addition to supporting the gut microbiome which additionally positively supports skin health and condition. It is shown to significantly reduce acne lesion count (by 38%) and decrease triacylglycerols in skin surface lipids (found in sebum) by 31.1%
CELL REGENERATION. Lactoferrin has been shown to support healing processes. One of the most outstanding abilities is its cell proliferation and the ability to stimulate cell regeneration by the release of specific cytokines, fibroblasts and keratinocytes. Studies show that wound healing in mucosal tissues, such as the oral mucosa, is boosted by treatment with lactoferrin.
INFLAMMATION (keeping immune response in check and skin calm).
Helps reduce redness and inflammation associated with skin conditions such as acne and eczema as it helps turn on and off the inflammation processes, ensuring the immune system stays in check.
IRON REGULATION
(Iron regulation causing anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant activity)
Lactoferrin binds, releases, transports and regulates the absorption of iron, taking it to where it’s required within the body and helping prevent excess build up and successfully treats iron-deficiency in pregnancy. This activity also prevents the formation of potentially toxic hydroxyl radicals (free radicals) and the use of iron by pathogenic bacteria, making it also an anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant agent.
IMMUNE SUPPORT
Lactoferrin plays a vital role within our natural immune system.
It supports the immune system as an anti-bacterial (removing iron for pathogen & bacterial use) and anti-viral (binding with both virus spikes and human receptor cells), as well as supporting the gut microbiome and regulating the body's own immune cells (T-helper cells - balances Th1/Th2 cell activity), which is vital for an effective natural immune system and keeping our immune response balanced and in check.
ANTI-BACTERIAL – binds iron making it unavailable to pathogens and bacteria that need it for replication and catalysis.
ANTI-VIRAL – Lactoferrin works both in the first phase of infection by helping inhibit the entry of the virus into the cell through the nose and mouth (as it is present in nasel and throat liquids), and when the virus has already penetrated the cell. It acts as a first line of defence in the airways, eyes and nasal passages and on a cellular level within the body. It is digested and broken down by the enzyme pepsin in the stomach to lactoferricin, which is the key binding-molecule. Here it supports the immune system by binding directly with the ‘spikes’ of virus cells preventing them invading host cells, as well as binding directly onto the human cell receptors, preventing virus spread.
ANTI-OXIDANT - Excess iron can cause oxidative stress. Lactoferrin can help reduce oxidative stress by binding and removing iron, which prevents cell damage or cell death
GUT-MICROBIOME - The gut microbiome plays an important role within the natural immune system. Lactoferrin supports healthy gut bacteria.
