{"product_id":"osavi-lactoferrine-200-mg-lichaamseigen-ijzerbindend-eiwit-supplement-60-capsules","title":"Lactoferrin 200mg | 60 Capsules | Osavi","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat lactoferrin is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may know the name, but you might not be sure what it is. \u003cstrong\u003eLactoferrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is an iron-binding glycoprotein: a protein with sugar units attached to it. It belongs to the transferrin family, the group of proteins that transport iron in the body. Lactoferrin occurs naturally in milk and in fluids such as saliva, tears and mucus. It is found in relatively high concentrations in breast milk and cold-pressed cow's milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works at the molecular level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes lactoferrin special is its structure. Each molecule has two sites where it can bind an iron ion. This binding is reversible: the protein holds onto the iron and can also release it. In the iron-free form, called apolactoferrin, these binding sites are empty and the iron-binding capacity is at its highest. In the iron-saturated form, these sites are already occupied. The difference therefore lies in how much iron is already attached to it. This is purely a description of what the protein does at a chemical level; we deliberately make no further claims about it. Lactoferrin is also a heat-sensitive protein. Strong heating, such as pasteurisation or UHT treatment, can cause the natural structure of the molecule to break down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA rare raw material, carefully extracted\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLactoferrin is only found in small quantities in milk. Therefore, a large amount of milk is needed to extract even a small amount of this protein. The fact that the molecule is heat-sensitive means that it must be extracted carefully and at low temperatures. The less a raw material is processed and the less it is denatured, the better it retains its original structure. This formula uses Proferrin, a patented bovine raw material extracted from cow's milk. This means you know exactly which form you are taking and how much, as each capsule contains a fixed 200 mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout this Osavi Advanced formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese capsules are part of the Osavi Advanced range, the brand's premium line. Each capsule contains 200 mg of Proferrin lactoferrin. You take one per day, so a bottle of 60 capsules lasts two months. The capsule shell is made from plant-based HPMC (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose) instead of gelatin. Inulin fibre from chicory is used as a sugar-free filler. The raw material comes from cow's milk, so this product contains milk and lactose. It is important to note that because it comes from cow's milk, it is not suitable for people with a cow's milk allergy or for vegans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeing honest about the rules on health claims\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no approved European health claims for lactoferrin. We therefore only describe what the protein is and how it is structured. In short: 200 mg of \u003cstrong\u003elactoferrin\u003c\/strong\u003e from a patented bovine raw material, one capsule per day, and nothing more than the honest truth, without empty promises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to know more about this protein? Read our guide \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/blogs\/wat-is-lactoferrine\"\u003ewhat lactoferrin is\u003c\/a\u003e: sources, form and use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Osavi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48346977042770,"sku":"Osavi-022","price":35.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9006\/2812\/files\/lactoferrinosavi.png?v=1783068397","url":"https:\/\/www.luto-supplements.nl\/en\/products\/osavi-lactoferrine-200-mg-lichaamseigen-ijzerbindend-eiwit-supplement-60-capsules","provider":"LUTO Supplements","version":"1.0","type":"link"}