Abstract:• Rest, analgesics and decongestants are indicated for common cold of viral origin • Lactoferrin, a natural ferrotropic glycoprotein commonly sourced from bovines, has demonstrated antimicrobial, anti...• Rest, analgesics and decongestants are indicated for common cold of viral origin • Lactoferrin, a natural ferrotropic glycoprotein commonly sourced from bovines, has demonstrated antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory actions and is easily orally administered • Evidence suggests that lactoferrin can be considered both a primary defence factor against mucosal infections and a polyvalent regulator that interacts with several microbial, viral and host components • Bovine lactoferrin is contradindicated in patients with dairy allergies/sensitivities.Read More
Publication Year: 2008
Publication Date: 2008-09-01
Language: en
Type: article
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