Full Description

Lactoferrin is a natural defensive protein present in the body. More than 1300 peer reviewed scientific papers have recorded its potent anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-tumour and anti-fungal action. Lactoferrin Xtra has three to four times the iron binding capability of standard Lactoferrin.

In her book on the H5N1 virus, 'The Survivor's Guide to Bird Flu', Professor Jayney Goddard notes that Lactoferrin is very useful against influenza. She describes how Lactoferrin increases mucosal immunity, which is vital for resisting viruses, and reduces inflammation, which is one of the ways viruses cause such a problem to the body.

"When my daughter was thirteen, she developed Glandular Fever, and was so ill that I was on the verge of taking her to hospital. Instead we gave her high doses of Immunecare Lactoferrin and Immunecare Colostrum for five days: on the sixth day she was back at school and wanting to play Hockey! That was three years ago, and there have been no recurrences."
Neil Wootten

‘I have been using Immunecare Lactoferrin supplement for the last two years both personally and for my clients. Its excellent immune supporting effect has helped prevent the upper respiratory tract infections that blight so many. We have found that Immunecare really does help keep us protected throughout the year, and particularly through periods of stress either in sport or the workplace.’
Roz Kadir - Nutritionist, RN Dip ION MSc

Taken as a supplement to a healthy well-balanced diet, Immunecare Lactoferrin can help guard against and prevent the onset of many infectious diseases and a wide variety of health disorders by supporting the body’s immune system in a unique and powerful way.

Well researched:
Over 1300 studies in peer-reviewed medical and scientific journals show that oral supplementation with Lactoferrin can help prevent the onset of a wide variety of infections and diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, fungal organisms and tumours. Lactoferrin has US FDA approval as a safe and non-toxic supplement.

This research has shown Lactoferrin to have the following functions:

Anti-bacterial:
Ron Gellately, the world renowned Naturopath, Nutritionist, Medical Herbalist and Homoeopath sings the praises of Lactoferrin in his bestselling book ‘Internal Health’. He notes that Lactoferrin kills many disease causing bacteria, whilst at the same time protecting and encouraging the body’s own good, vital gut flora. Lactoferrin is ideal for people who are either unable, or do not wish, to take traditional pharmaceutical antibiotics with all their attendant damaging side effects. Lactoferrin is a well researched, effective and safe natural alternative.

Anti-fungal:
Lactoferrin kills a range of yeasts and fungi, and is very effective at killing the causative agent of candidiasis, candida albicans. It is also well known for its ability to kill gut parasites and lower gut inflammation found in conditions such as Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s and Diverticulitis.

Anti-viral:
Extensive research has shown that Lactoferrin can prevent viruses, even powerful ones such as HIV, CMV, Herpes Simplex and Hepatitis C from binding to the body’s healthy cells and therefore prevent viral infection. HIV patients are known to demonstrate a systemic lack of Lactoferrin, and the latest research (March 2005) indicates that bovine Lactoferrin is much more effective than human Lactoferrin with the HI Virus.
Athletes find Lactoferrin particularly useful in combating Glandular fever and other post-viral and over-training problems. It has also been shown to be effective in treating the Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI’s) that can afflict athletes under heavy training loads. Lactoferrin is IOC friendly and FDA approved as safe.

Anti-tumour:
Over a dozen studies from specialist Universities around the world have shown that Lactoferrin and related peptides suppress tumour growth and prevent tumour formation. It has been used in conjunction with chemotherapy to reduce the number of infections due to weakening of the immune system. One study notes that Lactoferrin ‘ might become the drug of choice for the adjuvant therapy against pancreatic cancer’.

Anti-oxidant:
The strong binding of iron by Lactoferrin prevents free iron from forming free radicals. Free radicals have been strongly implicated as a cause for many diseases and infections.

Because it protects the delicate balance of bacteria in the gut, it is ideal to take in place of traditional antibiotics which destroy this balance and leave you open to recurrent illnesses and infections. Studies show that you are up to 6 times more likely to suffer recurrence after taking antibiotics.

Dosage instructions

Take one capsule per day. Because Immunecare Lactoferrin Xtra is three to four times stronger than standard Lactoferrin, only one capsule per day is required. The equivalent dose for standard Lactoferrin is three capsules per day. Capsules should be taken on an empty stomach with a large glass of tepid water (approximately 300ml). Immunecare Lactoferrin comes in bottles of 30 vegetarian capsules, each capsule containing 250mg of pure New Zealand Lactoferrin Xtra.

Contraindications

Lactoferrin may not be suitable for asthma sufferers. Not to be taken with Heparin or Warfarin.

30 Capsules - (250mg pure lactoferrin Xtra)

For more information about Lactoferrin please view this PDF research paper.