topicLactoferrin-Skin-Health-Randomized-Trial
claimThey secrete cytokines and chemokines, promoting the recruitment of macrophages and polymorphs to the skin injury site, and express Toll-like receptors (TLRs), recognizing pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs).
evidence level3
citationGuryanova Svetlana V. (2026)
sourceLactoferrin Skin Health Randomized Trial: What the Evidence Says
topicLactoferrin-Skin-Health-Randomized-Trial
claimDermcidin helps to limit bacterial colonization on the skin during the initial hours after sweating, and therefore effectively reduces the risk of infection by pathogens encountered in the environment.
evidence level3
citationGuryanova Svetlana V. (2026)
sourceLactoferrin Skin Health Randomized Trial: What the Evidence Says
topicLactoferrin-Skin-Health-Randomized-Trial
claimThese peptides have been associated with immune regulation, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, possibly modulating the gut microbiome and exhibiting systemic activity to mitigate microbial infections.
evidence level4
citationKaplan Nicole (2026)
sourceLactoferrin Skin Health Randomized Trial: What the Evidence Says
topicLactoferrin-Skin-Health-Randomized-Trial
claimIn a clinical study, lactoferrin supplementation has been linked to a pronounced increase in circulating neutrophil precursors, and an associated reduction in TNF-α and IL-6 production.
evidence level4
citationKaplan Nicole (2026)
sourceLactoferrin Skin Health Randomized Trial: What the Evidence Says