AOR Lactoferrin Ultra Details Enhances the immune system Fights abnormal cellular growth and differentiation Blocks bacterial and viral growth Increases levels of antioxidants Lactoferrin Ultra combines an ultra-high dose of lactoferrin with whey protein isolate and a high-protein concentrate (76% protein). Lactoferrin is a minor whey protein fraction. In humans, lactoferrin levels increase naturally after intense bouts of physical activity. This response enhances the immune system which can be weakened by rigorous exercise. Lactoferrin Ultra is a source of essential and branched chain amino acids for protein synthesis and of protein which helps build antibodies and build and repair body tissues. Lactoferrin-Ultra uses cross-flow microfiltration (not ion-exchange) to maximize protein content and minimize unnecessary carbohydrate and saturated fat while retaining all bioactive peptide subfractions. The low temperature, filtration-based processing techniques used in these materials allow absolute minimal protein denaturation. Those requiring powerful immune system support and supplementary protein during weakened conditions and illness will greatly benefit from adding Lactoferrin Ultra to their diet. Lactoferrin is an iron-binding glycoprotein found in human milk and bovine milk that has powerful immune boosting effects. Its multifunctional role also encompasses antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory activities. Neonatal units successfully use lactoferrin to help reduce infection in hospitals, and baby formulas manufactured in China are now being supplemented with lactoferrin. Being an immunomodulator, lactoferrin helps manage the inflammatory response. Inflammatory conditions that can benefit from lactoferrin include high cholesterol, gastrointestinal inflammation, respiratory tract inflammation and acne. Lactoferrin may also stimulate the cells responsible for bone growth. Animal studies confirm that the combination of lactoferrin and chemotherapy is more effective than either treatment alone. Lactoferrin can therefore be used to increase the effectiveness of conventional treatments and also to prevent secondary infections. This is a significant advantage because infections secondary to immune dysfunction are a leading cause of mortality in patients receiving radiation or chemotherapy treatments. Lactoferrin Ultra contains 89% protein by weight. In cancer patients, the ability to maintain adequate nutrition is essential for a favorable prognosis, and proteins are particularly important to prevent the development of cancer cachexia, a condition characterized by weight loss, muscular atrophy, weakness, and anorexia. Lactoferrin Ultra is an advanced whey protein formula designed to support and enhance the immune system. It is composed of a mixture of whey protein isolate and whey protein concentrate, high in alpha-lactalbumin, to which a high dose of bovine lactoferrin has been added. While lactoferrin makes up only about 1% of the total protein content in most whey proteins products, AOR’s Lactoferrin Ultra contains a whopping 20%.
