25/08/2018
***Health Benefit of Lactoferrin in Colostrum:
Lactoferrin: As an iron-binding protein with antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties, lactoferrin has been used to help treat diseases such as cancer, Hepatitis B and C, Flu virus, Human papilloma virus (HPV), Respiratory syncytial virus, Polio virus, herpes etc. When lactoferrin binds to iron, it takes away the iron that pathogens would otherwise use to help replicate themselves.
**How Does Lactoferrin Work**?
Lactoferrin utilizes various mechanisms to attack and destroy viruses. These include:
1. Competing against viruses for binding sites on target cells
2. Binding directly to structural proteins on viruses, and by doing so, deactivating them.
3. Interrupting hemagglutination (clumping of red blood cells) that occurs due to the flu virus
4. Limiting the activity of viral enzymes that are required for viral replication
5. Working in combination with various antiviral drugs
In terms of pathogen activity, lactoferrin delivers consistent support. It has been shown to work against bacteria, fungi, and amebic parasites.
At the same time, lactoferrin promotes the growth of Lactobacilli, Bifidobacteria, and other beneficial bacteria and ensures these bacteria can successfully enter the digestive tract.