ENHANCING GUT HEALTH, ENERGY, AND MICRONUTRIENT STATUS IN YOUNG ADULTS: THE ROLE OF GOOD MONK NUTRITION PREMIX
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https://doi.org/10.59415/ijfas.v14i3.280Keywords:
Micronutrient Deficiency, Gut Health, Energy Enhancement, Immunity, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Iron, Micronutrient PremixAbstract
Micronutrient deficiencies (MND) impact approximately 2 billion individuals globally, contributing to significant morbidity and mortality. The National Family Health Survey-5 reveals that 57% of Indian women aged 15-49 are anaemic, with anaemia affecting 59% of adolescent girls and 30% of adolescent boys. A 2021 meta-analysis of 270 studies found vitamin D deficiency to be the most prevalent in India, affecting 61% of the population, followed by deficiencies in iron (54%), vitamin B12 (53%), folic acid (37%), and iodine (17%). This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a 4.6 g daily dose of the Good Monk Nutrition Premix in enhancing gut health, energy levels, immune function, and addressing micronutrient deficiencies in healthy individuals aged 13–35 years. The study was conducted as a single-arm, open-label clinical trial over 120 days, with participants receiving Good Monk as an adjuvant to their regular diet. Primary outcomes included gut health, energy, growth, immunity, and micronutrient levels (Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Iron) biomarkers such as Immunoglobulin G (IgG), C-reactive protein (CRP). Results indicated significant improvements in gut health, with reductions in gastrointestinal symptoms, enhanced energy levels (24.4% improvement in the 30-Second Chair Stand Test), and increased micronutrient levels. Micronutrient analysis revealed notable improvement of 65.4%, 26% and 30.8% in vitamin B12, Vitamin D and iron levels from baseline to the final visit at 120 days. Additionally, significant improvements in immunity were observed. The Nutrition Premix was well-tolerated, with no significant adverse events. These findings suggest that Good Monk nutrition premix may be an effective, safe addition to dietary practices to improve gut health, energy, immunity, and address micronutrient deficiencies.
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