Lactoferrin is a protein which is purified directly from fresh, premium quality bovine milk. It has a very high affinity for iron and therefore is an excellent inhibitor of a wide range or microorganisms that require iron for growth.

As well as being necessary for normal growth of intestinal cells, lactoferrin functions as an antioxidant in iron mediated oxidation reactions and as an anti-inflammatory agent. It also may play an important role in the transport of iron across the duodenal mucosa.

These properties make Lactoferrin particularly suitable for selected pharmaceutical products, general and sensitive applications, including infant formula.