Essens Lactoferrin — dietary supplement
a protein made up of more than 700 amino acids

Lactoferrin is a natural guardian of health and a multifunctional protein from the transferrin family. Simply put, it helps carry essential trace elements — iron, zinc and copper — to where the body needs them. But its real superpower lies elsewhere: lactoferrin is naturally present in the human body and is part of the internal immune system. It is found in blood plasma, leukocytes and in small amounts in all body fluids. It is the very shield that stands guard while you sleep, work or live your best life. The body produces it on its own, but under stress, strain and seasonal colds it is worth supporting it with a supplement — to feel more confident, energised and protected.

Lactoferrin is a protein made up of more than 700 amino acids. In Essens products it is obtained from bovine milk. Why from milk? Because structurally it is as close as possible to human lactoferrin and produces the same effect. The difference between them is only 2 amino acids. For comparison, between different people this indicator can vary by up to 8 amino acids.

The special "character" of lactoferrin. Its most important feature is stability. Our lactoferrin does not break down under high temperatures, enzymes or chemical processing. The secret lies in the production technology: we obtain it from fresh skimmed milk, not from whey, which is essentially a by-product of dairy production. This fundamentally affects quality.

Iron saturation is an important indicator. One of the key quality criteria for lactoferrin is the degree of saturation with iron, as well as copper and zinc. This directly affects its ability to maintain the balance of trace elements in the body. Typically this value varies from 10 to 30%. However, if saturation exceeds 80%, the antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity of lactoferrin drops significantly. In our product this value is only 23% — ideally low for maximum effectiveness.

Works even where others fail. The lactoferrin molecule is resistant to acids and enzymes. This is a huge advantage: any inflammation is accompanied by tissue acidification, and many active substances (such as antibiotics) lose their effectiveness in such conditions. Lactoferrin, however, continues to work in an acidic environment, retaining its activity.

Strength in combination — iodine, selenium and sour cherry extract. Years of research have confirmed: if you add a specific pairing of iodine and selenium to lactoferrin, its therapeutic properties are enhanced. Iodine and selenium are essential for proper immune system function, thyroid regulation and protection of cells from free radicals. Sour cherry extract complements the formula with natural glycosidic colourants that support the body and help maintain internal balance.

Essens Lactoferrin is produced using the exclusive SOFT-tableting technology. It carefully preserves the structure of lactoferrin, preventing its breakdown and loss of activity. No other manufacturer in the world uses this technology.