Iron deficiency and altered homeostasis due to inflammation and decreased iron utilization are main factors involved in anemia in liver disease. Lactoferrin is a first line defence protein for protection against microbial infections and subsequent development of systemic disease as seen with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis. Lactoferrin with iron has been shown to be efficacious with anemia in chronic disease, in pregnancy and in cancer patients with fewer side effects than oral iron alone. High exposure to iron is associated with increased inflammation which is associated with worse cardiovascular outcomes. Lactoferrin can help reduce the total iron dose and hepatic inflammation.
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Correction of Anemia
Timeframe: 1 months
Correction of Anemia
Timeframe: 3 months