Anti-microbial factors in PETerna® 

            PETerna® is not only a source of nutrients; it also contains several biologically

            active molecules with recognized anti-microbial activity including:

       Lysozyme: This natural enzyme causes the hydrolysis of bacterial cell walls that

           results in bacterial death. Lysozyme constitutes an important first line of defense 

           against bacterial infections at mucus membranes such as the eyes, nose, and 

           gastrointestinal tract.

       Lactoperoxidase: This enzyme is considered a major anti-bacterial substance in

           colostrum. It acts by inhibiting bacterial metabolism.

       Lactoferrin: This molecule is a potent iron-binding protein shown to be capable

           of inhibiting the growth of many pathogens including E. coli, Salmonella sp.,

           and Giardia lamblia

       Immunoglobulins: Also known as antibodies they are the best-recognized anti-microbial

           substances in colostrum  They exert potent anti-microbial activity in the gastrointestinal 

           system.

 

Each batch of PETerna® is extensively tested to assure the presence of these important molecules.

 PETerna  is a registered trademark of the Laboratory for Advanced
Colostrum Technologies LLC