Lactoferrin, a term derived from lacto (milk) & ferrin (iron), describes a
natural antioxidant substance which provides numerous benefits to the body’s
biological systems, including the immune and intestinal systems. Lactoferrin is
found in human mother’s milk and in all of your bodily fluids, including saliva,
tears, white blood cells, sperm and vaginal secretions, and spinal fluid.

Lactoferrin is a prebiotic, meaning it supports probiotic bacteria, the
beneficial organisms that help keep you healthy. Lactoferrin contains 19
different strains of beneficial bacteria and13 different strains of
Lactobacillus serving to promote and maintain a healthy body.

Specifically, lactoferrin has the following therapeutic benefits:

• Lactoferrin acts as an antioxidant by diminishing the damaging effects of
free radicals.
• Lactoferrin provides protection against invading microorganisms and toxic
insult in your digestive, respiratory, and reproductive systems.
• Lactoferrin inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi, and
parasites, and neutralizes allergic compounds.
• Lactoferrin helps you absorb and utilize iron and other essential trace
minerals, such as copper, zinc, manganese, and vanadium.