Lactoferrin 250 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Lactoferrin 250 mg 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 mg is a dietary supplement by Best Naturals 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 mg by Best Naturals
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, an iron-binding protein that your body produces naturally and that also appears in breast milk. The capsule itself is made up of inactive ingredients — cellulose, magnesium stearate, silica, and microcrystalline cellulose — which are standard fillers and binders that help hold the capsule together.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for lactoferrin is mixed depending on what you're taking it for. It's rated possibly effective for sepsis and for pregnancy-related iron deficiency.
However, it's rated likely ineffective for reducing fetal and premature infant mortality and for preventing necrotizing enterocolitis (a serious intestinal condition in preterm infants). If you're considering it for a specific condition, talk with your doctor about whether the evidence supports its use for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lactoferrin is generally well tolerated at typical doses, but long-term safety data of high quality are limited — most research has been short-term. At very high doses of 7.2 grams daily, some people report constipation, diarrhea, anorexia (loss of appetite), fatigue, and chills.
In newborns, rare cases of jaundice, bloody stool, bowel obstruction, and intestinal perforation have been reported in trials. For pregnancy, the safety data aren't fully established, so use only under medical supervision.
While lactoferrin occurs naturally in breast milk, the safety of supplements while breastfeeding hasn't been well studied — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you if you're nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for lactoferrin in the data we hold. This doesn't mean interactions are impossible — it means we don't have monograph data showing them.
If you're on any prescription medications, use the search tool on this page to check them individually for peace of mind.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Lactoferrin may be worth considering if you're exploring options for sepsis or pregnancy-related iron deficiency, though the evidence is promising but not conclusive. Because long-term safety data are limited and dosing matters (especially at higher amounts), this isn't a take-it-and-forget-it supplement.
Check with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a newborn.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 21, 2022.
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 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Best Naturals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 817716017501 |
| Net contents | 60 Veggie Cap(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 21, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 269782 |
| Product type | Amino Acid/protein |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Lactoferrin 250 mg by Best Naturals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lactoferrin | 250 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Microcrystalline Cellulose
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Formula
Certain research publicaions indicate that Lactoferrin may help support the following: Supports intestinal health. Promotes healthy immune function.
Precautions
Caution: For adults only, if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
Storage
Keep in cool, dry place.
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.
Seals/Symbols
Made in USA
GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Product
Formulation
Premium formula
3rd party lab tested
No artificial color, flavor or sweetener, no preservatives, no sugar, no corn, no soy, no egg, no gluten, no wheat, no yeast, no fish. Sodium free.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily with food or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
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Lactoferrin 250 mg by Best Naturals label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Lactoferrin 250 mg by Best Naturals
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Veggie 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: Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Microcrystalline Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Lactoferrin 250 mg by Best Naturals Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Lactoferrin 250 mg. 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 mg, from the product label.
Best Naturals
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- Best Naturals
- Street Address
- PO Box 394
- City
- Kenilworth
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07033
- Phone Number
- 1-877-659-6004
- Web Address
- www.shopbestnaturals.com
Lactoferrin 250 mg by Best Naturals: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Lactoferrin 250 mg’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 mg'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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