Nutrition Research
Volume 28, Issue 9 , Pages 583-589 , September 2008

Bovine lactoferrin supplementation supports immune and antioxidant status in healthy human males

  • Ann M. Mulder

      Affiliations

    • Center for Phytochemistry and Pharmacology, Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW 2480, Australia
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  • Paul A. Connellan

      Affiliations

    • Center for Phytochemistry and Pharmacology, Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW 2480, Australia
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  • Christopher J. Oliver

      Affiliations

    • Blackmores Research Office, Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW 2480, Australia
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  • Carol A. Morris

      Affiliations

    • Center for Phytochemistry and Pharmacology, Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW 2480, Australia
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author.
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  • Lesley M. Stevenson

      Affiliations

    • Center for Phytochemistry and Pharmacology, Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW 2480, Australia

Received 27 March 2008 ,Revised 16 May 2008 ,Accepted 16 May 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.nutres.2008.05.007

Nutrition Research
Volume 28, Issue 9 , Pages 583-589 , September 2008

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