Lactoferrin Caps Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Lactoferrin Caps 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 Caps is a dietary supplement by Life Extension 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 Caps by Life Extension
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 naturally occurring protein found in milk and other body fluids that plays a role in immune function and iron transport. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients (microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose, silica, and stearic acid) that serve as binders and fillers.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for lactoferrin is mixed and limited. It's rated possibly effective for sepsis and pregnancy-related iron deficiency, meaning some evidence exists but it's not conclusive.
For fetal and premature infant mortality and necrotizing enterocolitis — a serious intestinal condition in newborns — the evidence suggests it's likely ineffective. The data we hold doesn't establish effectiveness for other uses.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lactoferrin from bovine (cow) and recombinant sources is generally well tolerated at typical doses when taken by mouth. However, long-term safety data are limited, so we don't have a complete picture of safety beyond the short term.
At higher doses of 7.2 grams daily, some people have reported constipation, diarrhea, loss of appetite, fatigue, and chills. In newborns, rare cases of jaundice, bloody stools, bowel obstruction, and intestinal perforation have been reported.
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the safety data are not fully established — lactoferrin does occur naturally in breast milk, but we don't have solid data on supplement safety during lactation, and pregnancy use should only happen under medical supervision.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That doesn't mean none exist, so if you're on any regular medications, it's still smart to mention this supplement to your pharmacist.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Lactoferrin might be worth considering if you're interested in immune support or have been advised by a doctor to address pregnancy-related iron deficiency, though the evidence is limited. Keep typical doses in mind — higher amounts increase the risk of stomach upset.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or on any medications, talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 24, 2025.
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 Caps, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Life Extension |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 737870168164 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 24, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 328508 |
| 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 |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Lactoferrin Caps by Life Extension, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lactoferrin | 300 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose, Silica, Stearic Acid
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General Statements
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Precautions
Read the entire label and follow the directions carefully.
Warnings: Keep out of reach of children.
Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not purchase if outer seal is damaged.
Consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
Contains milk.
To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, contact 1-866-280-2852.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take one (1) capsule daily, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
1 Daily
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.
Formulation
Gluten free Non GMO LE Certified
Supports a healthy immune system
Seals/Symbols
Non GMO LE Certified
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
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Lactoferrin Caps by Life Extension label
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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 Caps by Life Extension
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: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose, Silica, Stearic Acid. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Lactoferrin Caps by Life Extension Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Lactoferrin Caps. 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 Caps, from the product label.
Life Extension
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- Quality Supplements and Vitamins, Inc.
- City
- Ft. Lauderdale
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 33309
- Phone Number
- 1-866-280-2852
- Web Address
- LifeExtension.com
Lactoferrin Caps by Life Extension: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Lactoferrin Caps’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Lactoferrin Caps'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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