Dietary effect of lactoferrin-enriched fermented milk on skin surface lipid and clinical improvement of acne vulgaris

Acne and Whey Protein Supplementation among Bodybuilders

“…Whey protein concentrates represent a mixture of globular proteins and it remains to be determined which whey milk protein isolates may have this acne-promoting effect. More particularly, some abundant low-whey proteins, such as lactoferrin, possess antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities and were shown to lead to an overall improvement in acne lesion counts in 2 independent studies [15,16]. It is, of course, not possible to disentangle the effects of whey protein consumption and other dietary attitudes, lifestyle habits and psychological characteristics which may be associated with bodybuilding [17].…”

Long-Term Enteral Immunonutrition Containing Lactoferrin in Tube-Fed Bedridden Patients: Immunological and Nutritional Status

“…Finally, the amount of lactoferrin has to be considered. Indeed, different amounts of lactoferrin were administered in other clinical studies, some with much more [12,14] and some with less [11].…”

“…It has been demonstrated to have antiinflammatory and immunomodulatory effects both in vitro and in animal models since the 1980s [7][8][9][10]. Recently, it has also been shown to have favorable effects in certain clinical conditions; ameliorating acne vulgaris, inhibiting neoplastic growth, and preventing late-onset sepsis in very-low-birthweight neonates, possibly as a result of enhanced immune function [11][12][13]. In addition, its safety has been proven in clinical trials [12,14].…”

Effects of Fermented Dairy Products on Skin: A Systematic Review

“…18 Lactoferrin is known to have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action by sequestering iron that is essential for bacterial growth. 19 However, this study demonstrated that ingestion of both fermented milk and lactoferrin decreased the symptoms of acne.…”