Lactoferrin kills many disease causing bacteria, whilst at the same time protecting & encouraging the bodys own good, vital gut flora. Lactoferrin is ideal for people who are either unable, or do not wish, to take traditional pharmaceutical antibiotics with all their attendant damaging side effects. Lactoferrin is a well researched, effective & safe natural alternative. Anti-fungal: Lactoferrin kills a range of yeasts & fungi, & is very effective at killing the causative agent of Candida. It is also well known for its ability to kill gut parasites & lowers gut inflammation found in conditions such as Ulcerative Colitis, Crohns & Diverticulitis. Anti-viral: Extensive research has shown that Lactoferrin can prevent viruses, even powerful ones such as HIV, CMV, Herpes Simplex & Hepatitis C from binding to the bodys healthy cells & therefore prevent viral infection. HIV patients are known to demonstrate a systemic lack of Lactoferrin. Athletes find lactoferrin particularly useful in combating Glandular fever & other post-viral & over-training problems. It has also been shown to be effective in treating the Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTIs) that can afflict athletes under heavy training loads. Lactoferrin is IOC friendly & FDA approved. Anti-tumour: More than 16 studies have shown that Lactoferrin & related peptides have been shown to suppress tumour growth & prevent tumour formation. It has been used in conjunction with chemotherapy to reduce the number of infections due to weakening of the immune system. One study notes that Lactoferrin might become the drug of choice for the adjuvant therapy against pancreatic cancer. Anti-oxidant: The strong binding of iron by Lactoferrin prevents free iron from forming free radicals. Free radicals have been strongly implicated as a cause for many diseases & infections. Lactoferrin has been shown to help international athletes recover quickly form mystery blood viruses & Glandular fever. Because it protects the delicate balance of bacteria in the gut, it is ideal to take in place of traditional antibiotics, which destroy this balance & leave you open to recurrent illnesses. Contraindications Lactoferrin may not be suitable for asthma sufferers.