News|Articles|September 16, 2024

Recreating Human Proteins for Advanced Wellness – Helaina’s Novel Ingredient effera™ is the First Human Lactoferrin for Food and Supplements

Author(s)Helaina

Glycoproteins play a vital role in several cellular functions and biological processes. For example, glycoprotein lactoferrin, helps support iron homeostasis, oxygen transport, energy production, and immune function. Although the lactoferrin market has undergone little change in the past, Helaina has recently introduced effera™ Human Lactoferrin, an equivalent to the protein found in human colostrum, which sets a new standard in ingredient technology as the first human-like protein ingredient.


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