Lactoferrin-250 Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research Advanced
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Lactoferrin-250 against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Lactoferrin-250 is a dietary supplement by AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research Advanced with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for iron deficiency and anemia support, immune support, gut health.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lactoferrin-250 by AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research Advanced
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: lactoferrin, a protein found naturally in milk and body fluids that plays a role in immune function and iron transport. Each capsule delivers 250 mg of this protein.
The inactive ingredients are the capsule itself and sodium stearyl fumarate, a flow agent used in manufacturing.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence on lactoferrin is mixed. It's rated possibly effective for sepsis and for treating iron deficiency in pregnancy — meaning some studies suggest benefit, but the data isn't rock-solid yet.
For preventing fetal and premature infant mortality and necrotizing enterocolitis (a serious intestinal condition in preemies), the evidence points to likely ineffective, so this product wouldn't be a good choice for those goals.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lactoferrin is generally well tolerated at typical doses, but long-term safety data are limited — we don't have great information on what happens if you take it for months or years. In pregnancy, some research exists but safety isn't fully established, so use only under medical supervision.
While lactoferrin naturally occurs in breast milk, safety of supplements while breastfeeding hasn't been well studied, so talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist first. At standard doses, side effects are uncommon.
Higher doses — 7.2 grams daily, well above what's in one capsule — can trigger constipation, diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite, or fatigue. Diarrhea has been reported even at lower doses in some people.
In newborns given lactoferrin in trials, rare cases of jaundice, bloody stool, bowel obstruction, and intestinal perforation occurred, though cause wasn't established.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for lactoferrin with any medications. That said, confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist before combining it with any prescription or other supplement — especially anything related to iron metabolism or gut health — to make sure it's right for your specific medicines.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Lactoferrin-250 might be worth considering if you're looking at immune support or managing iron deficiency in pregnancy under a doctor's watch. Because long-term safety data are sparse, this isn't a supplement to take open-ended without checking in.
Talk with your own doctor or pharmacist about whether it fits your situation and how long you should use it.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 24, 2020.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Lactoferrin-250, straight from the product label.
| Brand | AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research Advanced |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 624917081107 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 24, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 214556 |
| Product type | Amino Acid/protein |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Lactoferrin-250 by AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research Advanced, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lactoferrin | 1500 mg, 250 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Capsule, Sodium Stearyl Fumarate
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Formulation
GMP Manufacturing Quality assured Independent testing
Supports iron absorption and immune modulation
Vegetarian
Non-GMO Gluten free
AOR guarantees that all ingredients have been declared on the label.
Made without wheat, gluten, corn, nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, sulfites, mustard, soy, eggs, fish or shellfish.
Precautions
Do not use if safety seal is broken
Warning: Consult your physician if you are pregnant or lactating or if you have a medical condition, or if you’re taking any medication.
Keep out of reach of children.
Contains: milk (bovine).
Storage
Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place
Formula
Discussion: Lactoferrin is an iron transporter glycoprotein originally isolated from bovine milk. Lactoferrin is a multitasking protein with various biological roles including binding to iron, which contributes to its beneficial immune effects.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take 1 capsule 1-6 times daily with meals and a few hours before or after taking other medications, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
General Statements
Product of Canada
Brand IP Statement(s)
To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, call 1-866-215-0450
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Lactoferrin-250 by AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research Advanced label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Lactoferrin-250 by AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research Advanced
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Lactoferrin
No knowninteractions
Lactoferrin is an iron-binding protein found naturally in milk and other body fluids, and supplements are usually made from cow's milk or rice. It is...
Lactoferrin monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Capsule, Sodium Stearyl Fumarate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Lactoferrin-250 by AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research Advanced Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Lactoferrin-250. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Lactoferrin-250, from the product label.
AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research Advanced
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- AOR Inc.
- Street Address
- 30 Industrial West
- City
- Clifton
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07012
- Phone Number
- 1-866-215-0450
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The Full Monographs Behind Lactoferrin-250’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Lactoferrin-250's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 6 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Lactoferrin 6 references
- Food and Drug Administration, CFSAN/Office of Food Additive Safety. Agency Response Letter GRAS Notice No. GRN 000130. 2003. Available at: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~rdb/opa-g130.html (Accessed 29 June 2005).
- Okada S, Tanaka K, Sato T, et al. Dose-response trial of lactoferrin in patients with chronic hepatitis C. Jpn J Cancer Res 2002;93:1063-9. PubMed
- Abu Hashim H, Foda O, Ghayaty E. Lactoferrin or ferrous salts for iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy: A meta-analysis of randomized trials. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2017;219:45-52. PubMed
- Tarnow-Mordi WO, Abdel-Latif ME, Martin A, et al. The effect of lactoferrin supplementation on death or major morbidity in very low birthweight infants (LIFT): a multicentre, double-blind, randomised controlled trial. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2020 Jun PubMed
- ELFIN trial investigators group. Enteral lactoferrin supplementation for very preterm infants: a randomised placebo-controlled trial. Lancet. 2019 Feb 2;393(10170):423-433. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(18)32221-9.
- Lepanto MS, Rosa L, Cutone A, Conte MP, Paesano R, Valenti P. Efficacy of lactoferrin oral administration in the treatment of anemia and anemia of inflammation in pregnant and non-pregnant women: An interventional study. Front Immunol. 2018 Sep 21;9:2123. PubMed
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