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[Matt]

At the moment I'm taking in two servings of Reflex Whey protein powder (25g) per serving. The amount of Lactoferrin is 1%, is this enough or should I be looking at buying it as a stand alone supp. How man mg of LF is enough for prevent of colds, bacterial infections and so on...

Apparently it is supposed to be a very good immune system enhancer.

[Athanasios]

I am in the same boat. I just decided to add a 250mg Jarrows pill as well just for kicks.

[Shepard]

I think I stopped using Jarrow's when I decided that apolactoferrin would be the preferred form. As far as I know, LEF is the only source, and it's not cheap. I have an idea that it might be better to do high doses intermittently than a prolonged low-dose, but there are probably reasons to argue otherwise.

[Athanasios]

I think I stopped using Jarrow's when I decided that apolactoferrin would be the preferred form.

Yeah, it looks like it would be preferred but not $27 for 60 pills preferred. It looks like the iron binding capability of lactoferrin was the first mechanism of action they found for its antibacterial properties. However, it appears to be only one of several mechanisms (example PMID: 11675140). I think i'll keep jarrows until something cheaper comes along as I am too cheap for LEF's and jarrows is better than nothin.

[Shepard]

That's a good point, Chris. It's probably time for me to go back through some lactoferrin research.

[Athanasios]

It's probably time for me to go back through some lactoferrin research.

Let me know if you find some good info!

[caston]

I think that there may be a use for lactoferrin in helping maintain bone mineral density which tends to decrease as we age. From what I have read lactoferrin helps osteoblasts deposit calcium in the ECM which is vital for bone tissue regeneration.

http://www.jstage.js...72_226/_article

It also inhibits osteoblast apoptosis:

http://www.sciencedi...da44c3dd6959cf7


I found out about it when researching Osteopenia:
http://www.osteopeni...teoporosis.html

Lactoferrin – A Novel Bone Growth Factor
Dorit Naot, PhD, Andrew Grey, MD, Ian R Reid, MD, and Jillian Cornish, PhD

http://www.pubmedcen...p;artid=1183439

http://www.pubmedcen...mp;blobtype=pdf

I recently bought bovine lactoferrin for my parents after my mum complained about almost breaking her ribs.

[caston]

I asked my grandma if she was interested in Lactoferrin and she said she was already taking protelos:

http://www.osteopeni...m/protelos.html

I'm keen to learn more about both of these subtances as well as perhaps what transferrins and growth factors may be useful for extending healthy lifespan.

Edited by caston, 15 May 2008 - 08:39 AM.