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Analysis v1
Strong Support
A protein from cow's milk, when loaded with certain minerals, can stop herpes viruses from infecting cells in a lab. It works better with more of the protein, and the amounts needed are safe for the cells.
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Metal complexes of bovine lactoferrin inhibit in vitro replication of herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2
Cross-Sectional Study
In Vitro
1998 AprThe study looked at the same thing as the claim—bovine lactoferrin with metals blocking herpes viruses—and found it works exactly as described, reducing infection by half at safe doses.
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