Assessing the Efficacy of Bovine Lactoferrin to Correct Iron Deficiency Anemia in Non-pregnant Non-lactating Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial (FS08-02-19)

1. To determine if bovine lactoferrin (bLf) is at least as effective as oral ferrous sulfate in iron deficiency anemia in non-pregnant women of reproductive age (WRA) 2. To determine the optimal dose of oral bLf 3. To compare the side-effects of the treatments Design: Non-inferiority, double-blind, individually RCT in non-pregnant WRA with iron deficiency anemia (Hb <12 g/dl & serum ferritin <30 μg/L) Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh 555 non-pregnant,...