Milk consumption is effective in controlling coronavirus infection

Milk consumption is effective in controlling coronavirus infection

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Food, Cosmetics and Hygiene Supervision Expert said: Lactoferrin in milk is involved in the host's immune response to a severe attack of acute coronavirus syndrome by increasing the activity of lymphocytes.

Laleh Mozaffari said today about the role of milk consumption in the fight against coronary heart disease: New research shows that lactoferrin in milk plays a role in the host's immune response to the severe attack of acute coronavirus syndrome by increasing the activity of lymphocytes.

He continued: "This protein is found in most secretions, including milk, tears, saliva, as well as in large quantities in the specific granules of neutrophils." Lactoferrin is 2-6 mg / ml camel milk, 1-5 mg / ml human milk and 1% to 4% mg / ml cow's milk.

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Deputy Director of Food, Cosmetics and Food Supervision, said: Its biological properties include regulating iron absorption in the intestine, stimulating the growth of animal cells, anti-inflammatory properties, modulating the activity of the immune system and antibacterial, viral and It is a tumor.

"Lactoferrin has been introduced as part of the innate immune system and also indirectly interferes with specific immune responses," he said.

"Lactoferrin affects the growth and proliferation of various infectious agents such as gram-negative, gram-positive, protozoan bacteria, parasitic viruses and fungi," he said. By absorbing free iron, lactoferrin deprives the environment of this element, and as a result, the bacteria and pathogens that need iron to live and grow and reproduce are deprived of it and are unable to continue living.

Mozaffari pointed out: "Due to the global problem of coronary heart disease, the positive effect of lactoferrin on controlling the activity of viral agents similar to corona has been reported and today the use of lactoferrin is increasing in the world and it is possible to use it on a commercial scale.