Lactoferrin Efficacy Versus Ferrous Sulfate in Treatment of Patients With Iron Deficiency Anemia

Lactoferrin Efficacy Versus Ferrous Sulfate in Treatment of Patients With Iron Deficiency Anemia

Lactoferrin (Lf) is a mammalian cationic iron binding glycoprotein belonging to the transferrin family which was discovered 70 years ago, and isolated simultaneously from human and bovine milks in 1960. It is widely distributed in all biological fluids and is also expressed by immune cells, which release it under stimulation by pathogens

Inclusion Criteria:all patients with iron deficiency anemia from 2 to 15 years old

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Exclusion Criteria:

• Anemia rather than iron deficiency anemia.
• Family history of blood disease.
• Patients with thalassemia trait.
• Patients with chronic illness.