Evidence supporting the use of: Ovotransferrin
For the health condition: Influenza

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Ovotransferrin, a glycoprotein found in egg white, possesses antimicrobial and antiviral properties, primarily through its ability to sequester iron and disrupt viral replication. Several in vitro studies have demonstrated that ovotransferrin can inhibit the replication of various viruses, including influenza viruses. For example, research published in "Antiviral Research" and "Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry" has shown that ovotransferrin and its hydrolysates can exert antiviral effects by interfering with the early stages of influenza virus infection, possibly by blocking viral entry or fusion with host cells.

Despite these findings, the bulk of the evidence is preclinical, with very limited data from animal models and no high-quality human clinical trials specifically investigating ovotransferrin as a treatment or preventative for influenza in humans. The mechanism is plausible, and preliminary results are promising, but current scientific validation is insufficient for routine use. No historical or traditional use of ovotransferrin for influenza exists; its consideration for this condition is based on modern laboratory research rather than ethnomedicine or folk remedies.

In summary, ovotransferrin’s use against influenza is scientifically plausible and supported by basic research, but lacks robust clinical evidence. While it shows antiviral activity in experimental settings, more studies—especially in humans—are needed to confirm safety and efficacy for influenza treatment or prevention.

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