Efficacy of a protein-micronutrient dietary supplement in preschool children with acute malnutrition: A randomized controlled clinical trial

Pranit Yadaw Ambulkar *, Bhagwat Chandrakant Tambe and Prabhakar Ramachandra Jadhav

Department of Research and Development- Health-Care, Netsurf Research Lab., Pune, India.
 
Research Article
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 13(02), 1543–1548.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.2.2319
Publication history: 
Received on 18 October 2024; revised on 25 November 2024; accepted on 27 November 2024
 
Abstract: 
Malnutrition remains a critical health challenge among children in both rural and urban regions of India. While financial constraints play a role, the predominant contributing factor is a lack of awareness regarding individual nutritional needs and appropriate strategies to address them. Efforts by organizations such as the WHO, government bodies, medical institutions, and social workers aim to mitigate this widespread issue. This study evaluates the efficacy of Naturamore for Kids, a protein-multivitamin-nootropic supplement, in managing acute mild and moderate malnutrition in 370 preschool children aged 2 to 6 years over a three-month intervention.
The results demonstrated statistically significant improvements in anthropometric parameters within the trial group compared to the control group, which received milk and traditional nutritional remedies. Height increased by 3.06% in the trial group versus 2.34% in the control group, while weight increased by 9.08% in the trial group compared to -6.31% in the control group (p < 0.001). The superior outcomes may be attributed to the formulation's optimized blend of proteins (whey, soy, rice, and peas), fortified vitamins and microminerals, and herbal nootropics such as Ashwagandha and Brahmi. These findings highlight the potential of Naturamore for Kids as an effective intervention for improving growth and nutritional status in malnourished preschool children.
 
Keywords: 
Malnutrition; Supplement; Protein; WHO-Z score; Children; Pre-school
 
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