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

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.