Alpha Lac®

 Colostrum Immune products

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Lactoferrin (LF). Lactoferrin delivers many benefits. An iron-binding whey protein, it appears to increase iron absorption and transport. An anti-microbial and anti-viral agent, lactoferrin may inhibit a diverse range of organisms, including bacteria, yeast, fungi, parasitic protozoa, E. coli, HIV, herpes viruses and hepatitis C.

Glycomacropeptide (GMP). Glycomacropeptide is a  peptide found in cheese whey with anti-microbial capabilities.

Immunoglobulins (IgG1, IgG2, IgA and IgM). Immunoglobulins have shown anti-microbial activity and may neutralize toxins and viruses. Substantial research is  under way to determine the potential application of milk antibodies in the prevention or treatment of microbial diseases and conditions in humans.

Alpha-lactalbumin (Alpha-lac). Alpha-lac accounts for about 25% of total whey protein. Under investigation as a disease fighter. Order Alpha Lac

Beta-lactoglobulin (Beta-lac). Beta-lac represents about 50% of the total protein content in bovine milk. Responsible for some of the  properties of whey, such as water-binding.

Lactoperoxidase (LP). This enzyme acts as a natural microbial agent with potential use in dental products.

Other individual proteins and peptides may be isolated and recovered in the future as research uncovers their unique benefits.  *From Dairy management Inc.*