A bioactive whey protein complex extracted from pasture fed milk.
It provides effective selective antimicrobial activity to support the body’s microbiome.

This selective antimicrobial activity supports our microbiome by suppressing harmful pathogens and viruses, while being relatively ineffective against important probiotic and commensal species that the body needs to maintain good health.

Lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase, immunoglobulins are some of the 50+ bioactive proteins that are found in IDP. Beyond their essential nutrient function in providing amino acids, the proteins present in IDP play an active role in supporting our immune system. Bioactive proteins have proven antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Lactoferrin and lactoperoxidase in particular play an important role in our innate immune defence system. They boost the body’s natural protection against pathogens and viruses. Bioactive proteins are naturally present in biological fluids including saliva and tears. Made from pasture fed New Zealand milk which has significant benefits for the milk nutritional profile and animal welfare. Every batch is tested to confirm the presence of key target bioactive proteins and bioactive functionality.

(Adam & Claycomb, 2021; Adam et al., 2023; Dongying et al., 2021; Singh et al., 2024; Ulluwishewa et al., 2022)

Adam, K. H., & Claycomb, R. (2021). In vitro antiviral effects of milk derived bioactive whey proteins. Food New Zealand(December/January), 30-33. 

Adam, K. H., Solenske, G., Ogle, C., & Claycomb, R. (2023). EQI, an assay for measuring bioactivity of bovine whey proteins. Food New Zealand(August/September), 33-35. 

Dongying, L., Zhen, L., Lijing, Z., Zhihang, H., Xuefeng, Q., Song, M., Jianguo, C., & Yin, W. (2021). Effect of immune defence protein powder on immune function in mice. Journal of Food Safety and Quality, 12(5). 

Ulluwishewa, D., Mullaney, J., Adam, K., Claycomb, R., & Anderson, R. C. (2022). A bioactive bovine whey protein extract improves intestinal barrier function in vitro. JDS Communications. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3168/jdsc.2022-0245

Papers that reference Quantec publications

Singh, P., Dhakal, J., & Kumar, P. (2024). Antiviral properties of milk proteins and peptides against SARS-COV-2: A review. Journal of Functional Foods, 117, 106237. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2024.106237