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Lactoferrin supplements

World's First Intrauterine Flora Test
The world's first independently developed and practically used uterine flora test.
Supplements designed and marketed by Varinos

Lactoferrin supplements designed and marketed by Varinos

The two supplements designed and marketed by Varinos both contain lactoferrin.
This is because Varinos, which was the first company in the world to independently develop and commercialize an “intrauterine flora test” which contributes to pregnancy and childbirth, believes that lactoferrin is a very important nutrient for our bodies as we continue our various studies. Lactoferrin is a nutrient that is difficult to obtain in sufficient amounts from food alone. Therefore, we plan and provide lactoferrin supplements containing lactoferrin, which leverages the knowledge of Varinos and its manufacturers.

Lactoferrin Supplement with the female flora in mind

Adopted by medical institutions
and clinical research

This supplement contains 100 mg of lactoferrin per capsule, which has been used in medical institutions and clinical studies. Lactoferrin, an iron-binding glycoprotein, is an important nutrient for women. Because it is sensitive to heat and stomach acid, it is difficult to obtain sufficient amounts from food, and it is said that enteric soluble processed supplements are a good option. Since it contains only lactoferrin, it is recommended for those who wish to consume it in regulated amounts.

Lactoferrin 300 mg per 3 tablets (100 mg per tablet)

Folic Acid, Vitamin D, Lactoferrin for babies in the womb

Supervised by an active
obstetrician-gynecologist

Carefully selected three nutrients that have been shown to be important from pre-conception to delivery and are difficult to obtain in sufficient amounts from food. The supplement is also formulated by Varinos and a supervising physician with expertise in pregnancy, childbirth, and other aspects of the female body, and the amount of the formula. Enteric soluble processing was applied to lactoferrin, which is sensitive to stomach acid and heat, so that it can be taken together with folic acid and vitamin D. The formula was designed to enable efficient intake of each nutrient.

Folic acid 400㎍, vitamin D 25㎍, lactoferrin 300mg / per 3 tablets

Lactoferrin is a nutrient which was discovered in milk in 1939. In humans, lactoferrin is abundant in breast milk (especially colostrum, the first milk produced after the birth of a baby) and is also found in tears, saliva, and mucus, which are often exposed to the open air in adults. In general, bad bacteria require iron for growth. Lactoferrin is a multifunctional iron-binding glycoprotein known for its ability to bind iron.

This is why the name “lactoferrin” was derived from the combination of “lact (lact) = milk” and “ferrin (ferrin) = iron. Lactoferrin is also called “red protein” because of its slightly reddish color.

Lactoferrin is found in dairy products. However, not all dairy products contain it in abundance. Because lactoferrin is a glycoprotein, it is sensitive to heat, so milk and cheese generally available on the market contain almost no lactoferrin, It is available in very small amounts from raw milk (not heat treated) and pasteurized milk, as well as cheese.

For example, pasteurized milk is said to contain about 200 mg of lactoferrin per liter, so if you wanted to consume 300 mg, you would have to drink six 250 ml bottles of milk.

Prepared by Varinos with reference to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's “Dietary Guidelines for Expectant and Nursing Mothers Starting Before Pregnancy - Building a Healthy Body from Before Pregnancy - Explanatory Guideline (March 2021)”

However, if the stomach is not yet developed, like a baby, lactoferrin can be taken from breast milk, but for adults, it is believed that if stomach acid is produced when it passes through the stomach, lactoferrin is broken down, and very little reaches the small intestine where it should be delivered.

Thus, since lactoferrin is a nutrient that is difficult to obtain in sufficient amounts from food, supplements have been developed to make it readily available.

In recent years, lactoferrin has attracted attention from people of all ages. Some supplements contain lactoferrin alone, while others combine lactoferrin with other nutrients.

≪Three key factors to consider when choosing a lactoferrin supplement≫

Is it enteric soluble processed?

Although an increasing number of foods and supplements are claiming to contain lactoferrin, the effect of lactoferrin is only maximized when it reaches its receptors in the intestines and is absorbed. The lactoferrin you have taken is meaningless if it does not reach the small intestine and is all destroyed in the stomach. To maximize the effect, “enteric soluble” products have been invented to ensure that lactoferrin reaches the intestines. The difference in efficacy between enteric and non-enteric tablets has been compared through clinical trials, which have shown that enteric tablets are more effective in smaller doses than non-enteric tablets.

Is it also chosen by doctors?

Since products handled by medical institutions, university hospitals, and other specialized institutions are considered based on safety and reliability, one point to consider when selecting a lactoferrin supplement is whether it has been selected by such medical institution.

Is it manufactured in a safe and secure manner?

The quality of lactoferrin raw materials depends on the accuracy of their processing, which in turn affects absorption and effectiveness. Selecting the source of lactoferrin raw materials, checking quality standards, where they are located, and in what factories they are manufactured, are all important. Since you will be ingesting it in your precious body, choosing a product you can trust as much as possible is crucial. *One indicator is whether the product meets GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and other process control standards.

*GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) is a third-party certification system supported by the Japan Health Food & Nutrition Food Association and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.

For supplements that contain multiple nutrients

While some supplements provide a variety of nutrients in one easy to take dose, we recommend that you check to see if the recommended daily intake provides the amount of lactoferrin that you want to consume. Increasing your supplement intake because of low lactoferrin levels may result in overdose of other nutrients.

Generally, the recommended dosage for supplements is listed. Please use that amount as a guide, and if you have a family doctor, adjust your intake accordingly based on his/her advice.

Lactoferrin is manufactured from milk. Therefore, those who are allergic to cow's milk should exercise caution. If you wish to take it, please consult your doctor in advance and refrain from taking it based on your own judgment.

Lactoferrin supplementation is a nutrient supported by pregnant and nursing women. However, those who are allergic to cow's milk should refrain from taking this product, and those who are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or are under the care of a physician should consult such physician before considering taking this product.

At this time, no serious side effects have been confirmed, but some people may feel that their stomachs feel differently than usual if they take too much. If this is the case, please take it in moderation or gradually increase the dosage from a small amount, depending on how you feel.

There is no specified timing for taking lactoferrin supplements. You may take the recommended daily dosage in a single dose or in multiple doses. In rare cases, some people find that the supplement is expelled through the stool. In such cases, it is recommended that the supplement be taken after bowel movements to ensure that it remains in the intestines as long as possible.

Since lactoferrin is an iron-binding glycoprotein, we have received inquiries about taking lactoferrin with folic acid supplements, but there is no problem taking them together. It is believed that lactoferrin binds to iron and is absorbed by the body

Lactoferrin is an iron-binding glycoprotein, and actobacillus is a lactobacillus, a good bacteria found in the uterus and elsewhere. It is said that so-called bad bacteria need iron to multiply. Lactoferrin is thought to bind to iron so that iron is not passed on to the bad bacteria but is absorbed into the body. Therefore, lactoferrin is a good thing for good bacteria such as lactobacillus.