What you need to know about Lactoferrin

Lactoferrin is found naturally in various bodily fluids, including milk. It is particularly abundant in colostrum, the first milk produced after birth, with concentrations up to seven times higher than in mature milk. 

Lactoferrin has a high affinity for iron and plays a crucial role in iron absorption and transport. It exhibits antimicrobial properties against bacteria, fungi, and viruses, contributing to the body's innate defence system. Additionally, lactoferrin has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory effects.

Lactoferrin is present in both human and bovine milk, with bovine lactoferrin being widely used in human medicine due to its easy availability. 

Key characteristics of lactoferrin include:

• Iron-binding: Lactoferrin has a high affinity for iron, helping to regulate iron absorption and delivery to cells.
• Antimicrobial properties: It exhibits bactericidal, fungicidal, and antiviral activities, contributing to the body's innate defence system.
• Immunomodulatory effects: Lactoferrin plays a role in linking innate and adaptive immune responses.
• Antioxidant activity: It helps protect against oxidative stress and tissue damage related to aging.
• Anti-inflammatory properties: Lactoferrin has been shown to reduce inflammation in the digestive tract.

Holy Cow Health colostrum contains >25% IgG, meaning that 2,000mg of colostrum provides 500mg of IgG.

Growth Factors in Holy Cow Health Colostrum Powder:

The powder contains several growth factors that are naturally present in colostrum, which contribute to its health benefits. These include:

IGF-I (Insulin-like Growth Factor I): 0.42 µg/g
IGF-II (Insulin-like Growth Factor II): 0.22 µg/g
TGF-β1 (Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1): 0.050 µg/g
TGF-β2 (Transforming Growth Factor Beta 2): 0.96 µg/g

These growth factors play a vital role in supporting tissue repair, cellular growth, and immune regulation.

Lactoferrin Content
Holy Cow Health colostrum powder contains 1.19 mg/g of lactoferrin, a key protein known for its immune-boosting, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Other Bioactive Components (Per 100g)

• IgG (Immunoglobulin G): 21.9%
  IgA (Immunoglobulin A): 6.7 mg/g
  IgM (Immunoglobulin M): 8.3 mg/g

Because all these components occur naturally in colostrum, both in size and quantity, they work together synergistically to deliver a wide range of benefits. This includes immune system support, gut health improvement, cellular growth, and overall well-being. Unlike synthetic formulations, colostrum provides these bioactives in their natural, bioavailable form, ensuring the body can absorb and utilize them effectively.