Lactopril®, a specialized form of lactoferrin is
a protein of very
high iron binding affinity found in milk, and secreted in
most
mammalian external fluids as well as in tears and saliva.
Lactoferrin, made up of a single peptide chain (MW:
77,000 D), is one
of the major proteins in human colostrum. It is also found in
the
specific granules of neutrophil leucocytes. It acts as a
first line
defense agent against infections by inhibiting the entry and
growth of
pathogenic bacteria or viruses in the body. Its
highest natural food
source is un-denatured (low temperature processed) whey
proteins and
colostrums.
Lactopril® is a
Multifunctional
Protein:
Research has shown
Lactopril® to have the following
functions:
- Iron Uptake:
Lactopril® binds very tightly to iron and is thought to allow
efficient up take of iron into the body starving bacteria and
viruses of needed iron. This is also thought to be
beneficial for anemia.
- Antibacterial:
Killing many disease causing bacteria and viruses while
protecting the body's natural
flora.
- Anti fungal:
Lactopril® kills a range of fungi and yeast's, including the
causative agent of the rush, Candida
Albicans.
- Antiviral:
Research has shown that Lactopril® can prevent viruses, such as
HIV, hepatitis and CMV, from binding to the body's cells and
therefore prevent viral
infection.
- Anti-tumor:
Lactopril® lactoferrin and related peptides have been shown
to suppress tumor growth and prevent tumor formation in
laboratory trials.
- Antioxidant:
The strong binding of iron by Lactopril®, prevents "free iron"
from forming free- radicals. Free radicals have been
implicated as a cause for many infectious diseases and
cancers.
Anti-inflammatory:
Lactopril® exhibits strong anti-inflammatory properties by
regulating the concentration of inflammatory cytokines. This
is important in controlling general body and specific organ
and joint inflammation. Lactopril® is
also very effective in controlling gastrointestinal inflammation from
Crohns, IBS and other GI inflammatory issues
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