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Effects of Human Lactoferrin (effera(R)) at Two Doses versus Bovine Lactoferrin on the Adult Gut Microbiome and Fecal Short-Chain Fatty Acids: A Randomized, Double-Blind Trial

2026-01-02 nutrition Title + abstract only
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Background/ObjectivesHuman lactoferrin (hLF) is glycoprotein of commercial interest as a food ingredient for gut health. Here, we report an exploratory analysis evaluating the effects of Helaina hLF (effera(R)), produced by Komagataella phaffii, on the adult gut microbiome and fecal metabolites in comparison to bovine LF (bLF). MethodsIn a randomized, double-blind, parallel-arm, controlled trial, 66 healthy adults received either high-dose (HD) effera(R) (3.4 g/day), low-dose (LD) effera(R) (0....

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