Regulate your iron levels with lactoferrin: a natural ally!

Having too little or too much iron in the body can have major consequences for a person's health and well-being. Lactoferrin can contribute to the homeostasis of iron metabolism in the body. What are the consequences of iron anemia? How does lactoferrin improve iron assimilation? Armor Protéines provides the answers.

What is iron and what issues are associated with it?

Iron is a nutrient essential to the proper functioning of the body, and is particularly present in meat and fish, or in another form in legumes and certain cereals. The latter, however, offer less bioavailability. Iron plays an important role in a person's health, enabling cell growth, blood oxygenation and the proper functioning of the immune system. Too much iron, however, can become toxic and lead to the creation of free radicals. These can lead to problems such as organ failure by damaging the cells of which they are formed, or a slowdown in cell regeneration.

Regular checks are carried out to monitor the iron levels of people prone to deficiencies, particularly pregnant women and children. However, a large proportion of the population is affected by iron deficiency, particularly women during their menstrual cycle. A number of solutions are available to treat anemia: taking capsules to provide additional iron intake, vitamin C consumption, etc. Lactoferrin can also be used in cases of iron deficiency, as it contributes to iron metabolism. It must, however, be combined with other methods to remedy anemia.

Lactoferrin and iron: a natural combination with numerous benefits 

Lactoferrin is a bioactive protein found in the milk of mammals. Its main characteristic is its ability to bind to iron. Although not itself a source of iron, this natural ally nevertheless plays an important role in iron metabolism. [1]

In view of its many benefits (antioxidant, antibacterial and antiviral properties, anti-inflammatory action), lactoferrin is used in a growing number of sectors including health, cosmetics, food and nutrition. [2]

To simplify its use, Armor Protéines has developed Vitalarmor® Lactoferrin and Vitalarmor® Lactoferrin Organic, a highly purified lactoferrin. These products are manufactured using a gentle process to ensure the preservation of the native form and quality of lactoferrin.

Want to learn more about the benefits of lactoferrin and our Vitalarmor® Lactoferrin and Vitalarmor® Lactoferrin Organic solutions? Contact us today.

[1] Baker, E.N.; Baker, H.M. Molecular structure, binding properties and dynamics of lactoferrin. Cell Mol. Life Sci. 2005, 62, 2531–2539.

[2] Rosa, L.; Cutone, A.; Lepanto, M.S.; Paesano, R.; Valenti, P. Lactoferrin: A Natural Glycoprotein Involved in Iron and Inflammatory Homeostasis. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2017, 18, 1985.