Paediatric Lactoferrin
Paediatric Lactoferrin is a bioactive whey protein that may help protect against infection, improve immunity, and support digestive and gut health. We have two Lactoferrin ingredients in our range that provide manufacturers with more flexibility to develop infant formula products.
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Features:
- High purity (90% or 95% specifications available)
- Minimal processing to retain bioactivity
- Neutral taste, minimising flavour impact
- Highly soluble and easily incorporated into nutritional powder via dry-blending
Religious Status:
- Kosher
- Halal
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Early Life Nutrition
Early Life Nutrition
A key ingredient in early life nutrition
Lactoferrin is a natural component of breastmilk that plays a key role in immune protection. Backed by scientific research to help protect against infection, improve immunity and support digestive and gut health, Lactoferrin has a long history of safe and approved use in paediatric applications.
Key benefits
Protects against infection
Provides anti-infective properties that help to protect against pathogenic bacteria and viruses1 .
Boosts immunity
Supports a baby’s immature immune system by enhancing the production of key immune factors2 .
Supports digestive health
Has prebiotic properties supporting the growth of beneficial bacteria3 .
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Increase demand for your early life nutritional products
Lactoferrin is a versatile ingredient that can be used to enhance your product's positioning. Learn more about consumer needs and the role that Lactoferrin can play in immunity and protection for your early life nutritional products.
Why is Lactoferrin essential?
Babies are born with an immature immune system, so they rely heavily on immunity passed on from their mother at birth. They also rely on key components in breastmilk such as Lactoferrin.4 Ensuring babies have adequate levels of Lactoferrin helps protect them until they can develop their own system to defend against viral or bacterial infection.
Resources
Whitepaper: SureStart™ Lactoferrin Immunity Benefits in Infant Health
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References
- [1] Demmelmair H, Prell C, Timby N, Lönnerdal B. Benefits of Lactoferrin, Osteopontin and Milk Fat Globule Membranes for Infants. Nutrients 2017; 9; 817-38
- [2] Drago-Serrano ME, Campos-Rodríguez R, Carrero JC, de la Garza M. Lactoferrin: Balancing Ups and Downs of Inflammation Due to Microbial Infections. Int J Mol Sci. 2017;18: 501-26
- [3] Roberts AK, Chierici R, Sawatzki G, Hill MJ, Volpato S, Vigi V. Supplementation of an adapted formula with bovine lactoferrin: 1. Effect on the infant faecal flora. Acta Paediatr.1992; 81(2):119-24
- [4] Paesano R, Pietropaoli M, Gessani S, Valenti P. (2009). Biochimie. 91 (1): 44-51.
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