Needless to say, but this article only discusses the use of the protein in
infant formula or pills to promote bone growth.  No mention that this should
be another reason to support normal biological breastfeeding.

http://www.rednova.com/news/display/?id=106510
Saturday, 27 November 2004

Protein Hope for Bone Growth; Protein Hope for Bone Growth Excites

A milk protein that dramatically improves bone density in laboratory tests
offers hope to the tens of thousands of women and men who suffer from
debilitating osteoporosis.

Auckland University's osteoporosis research group has found that
lactoferrin -- a protein found in milk -- not only boosts bone growth, but
also inhibits the natural breakdown of bone.

Associate Professor Jill Cornish, whose results were presented at a
conference in Melbourne on Wednesday night, said much research had been done
on treatments to inhibit bone absorption but little was known about how to
build bone.

(see link above for full article)

Janice Reynolds

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