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A randomized, double-blind, controlled trial to assess the effects of lactoferrin at two doses vs. active control on immunological and safety parameters in healthy adults
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A randomized, double-blind, controlled trial to assess the effects of lactoferrin at two doses vs. active control on immunological and safety parameters in healthy adults

Ross D Peterson, Liana L Guarneiri, Caryn G Adams, Meredith L Wilcox, Anthony J Clark, Nathan P Rudemiller, Kevin C Maki,  Carrie-Anne Malinczak

Recombinant human lactoferrin (rhLF) is of commercial interest for immune support as a food ingredient. The objective was to evaluate the immunogenicity/alloimmunization potential of Helaina rhLF (effera™) from K. phaffii over a 28-day period compared to bovine LF (bLF). Study 1 was a randomized, double-blind, parallel arm, controlled trial where 66 healthy adults were randomly allocated to 1 of 3 groups: high-dose rhLF (3.4 g/d), low-dose rhLF (0.34 g/d), or bLF (3.4 g/d). Participants completed a 28-day supplementation period with follow-up visits on Days 28, 56, and 84. Study 2 was a 12-week observational study with no intervention that enrolled 24 healthy adults.

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Comparison of the effects of a phospholipid-enhanced fish oil versus krill oil product on plasma levels of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids after acute administration
Clinical Trial Results Emily Hoelscher Clinical Trial Results Emily Hoelscher

Comparison of the effects of a phospholipid-enhanced fish oil versus krill oil product on plasma levels of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids after acute administration

Liana L Guarneiri, Meredith L Wilcox, Kevin C Maki

This randomized, double-blind, crossover study evaluated the bioavailability of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids (EPA+DHA) in a phospholipid-enhanced fish oil (PEFO) product versus a krill oil (KO) product (337 versus 206 mg EPA+DHA/1 g capsule) in healthy adults (N = 24). The aim of this study was to assess the plasma levels of EPA, DHA, and EPA+DHA following a single capsule of PEFO versus KO products in healthy adult men and women.

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