Those who buy lactoferrin do so to benefit their own health. People take lactoferrin for many different reasons. It acts by improving your health internally, and this portrays itself externally too. For example, some users report improved skin complexion while using lactoferrin.

People take lactoferrin for the follwing reasons;

• Gut Health, including bowel related conditions
• Immune Boosting
• Yeast Infections
• Improvement of Skin Complexion
• To Fight Tumour Growth
• And Many More

lactoferrin For IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and Gut Health

Studies have revealed the beneficial effect of Lactoferrin on gut health.

Lactoferrin helps maintain optimum levels of beneficial bacteria such as "Bifidus", in the intestinal tract and so prevents gastrointestinal inflammations. Lactoferrin does not target specific types of bacteria. This is very important. This nonspecific nature has proved to be a blessing in disguise. Many antibiotics are designed to counter specific bacteria. They can become less effective over time because bacteria are capable of developing strains that are resistant to the antibiotic. This is not the case with lactoferrin.

Lactoferrin has exhibited significant activity against Escherichia coli (E-Coli), Proteus mirabilis, Staphyloccocus aureus, Candida albicans, HIV, herpes simplex type 1, hepatitis C, cytomegalovirus and other pathogens in vitro (in a lab dish) studies. Lactoferrin's ability to carry iron without generating free radicals is one form of antioxidant activity. This antioxidant activity helps protect the body.

Lactoferrin and Cancer Prevention

Over a dozen studies from specialist Universities around the world have shown that Lactoferrin and related peptides suppress tumour growth and prevent tumour formation. It has been used in conjunction with chemotherapy to reduce the number of infections due to weakening of the immune system. One study notes that Lactoferrin "might become the subtstance of choice for the adjuvant therapy against pancreatic cancer".

Lactoferrin and Skin Care

Lactoferrin is used as an ingredient in anti-aging formulas, and in Acne/problem skin products. From an anti-ageing perspective, Lactoferrin inhibits the forming of free radicals which damage the DNA makeup of your skin. Also, in preventing the degradation of Collagen in the skin, Lactoferrin delays the visual ageing process.

Summary

Lactoferrin is widely used in overseas countries and has been for quite some time. Its anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties clearly benefit the internal health of user's in many ways. Lactoferrin is being continually researched and studied and it becomes more and more apparent that this natural substance is certainly beneficial to ones health.