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Developing a nutrient loaded cosmetic preparation for tackling iron and vitamin deficiency anemia

Cerelia Nutritech Fighting maternal anaemia through frugal innovations

Cerelia Nutritech Fighting maternal anaemia through frugal innovations

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Start Date: 31/03/2018- End Date: 31/12/2020


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.

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    Program

    Stars in Global Health

    Institution

    Cerelia Nutritech Private Limited

    Institution Country

    India

    Implementation Country

    India

    Implementation Region

    South Asia

    Priority

    Creating Nurturing Environments for Child Development, Food and Nutrition, Maternal Conditions, Micronutrient supplementation

    Platform

    Behaviour Change Communication, Nutrition

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