| abstract |
Use of lactoferrin or metal ion lactoferrin, preferably iron lactoferrin, preferably bovine lactoferrin, preferably iron bovine lactoferrin, or a metal ion functional variant or functional fragment thereof and at least one anti-tumour food factor selected from soy protein and vitamin D inhibits tumour formation or growth, maintains or improves one or both of the white blood cell count and red blood cell count, stimulates the immune system, and/or treats or prevents cancer. Dietary (foods or food supplements), nutraceutical or pharmaceutical compositions may be used. |