INTEREST OF THE NATURAL FOOD SUPPLEMENT MALIZANE (CASSAVA LEAF AND LEMON JUICE), TO CORRECT IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA IN CHILDREN IN MANIEMA

<p>Abstract: The aim of this experimental study is to assess the effectiveness of natural dietary<br>supplement ‘’MALIZANE’’ and show interest in relation to other management strategies of<br>iron deficiency anemia in children economically (low cost financial), continuous availability,<br>with less risk for anemic children. The results show a significant improvement in serum iron<br>and other hematological parameters evaluated (GR,Hb, Hct) after one month of treatment as<br>wel as therapeutic martial (Amifer).<br>The new support strategy for iron-deficiency and by malizane may be considered as a<br>food supplement for infants 7 to 12 months in our environments unfavorable socioeconomic<br>conditions. However, other studies are needed to better adventage ot the composition of this<br>natural supplement made of cassava leaf and lemon juice. </p>