Cerelia Nutritech Innovations in progress for a healthy future
Project Lead(s): Kiran Vuppala
Cerelia Nutritech is developing and piloting a scientifically formulated nutrition intervention in the form of a body lotion (or face cream) comprising of iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12 to tackle anaemia in adolescent, adult, and actively menstruating women in India. Iron deficiency anaemia during pregnancy is a known risk factor for mother and child, however adherance rates to iron tablet supplementation remain low. This product represents an exciting new alternative for Indian girls and women.
