2026 Volume 17 Issue 1
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Correction of Micronutrient Status in Women of the North Caucasus Using Phytoadaptogens


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  1. Faculty of Medicine, Medical Institute, Chechen State University named after A.A.Kadyrov, Grozny, Republic of Chechnya, Russia.
  2. Faculty of Medicine, Medical Institute, Ingush State University, Magas, Republic of Ingushetia, Russia.
  3. Faculty of Medicine, Dagestan State Medical University, Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russia.
  4. Faculty of Pediatrics, Dagestan State Medical University, Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russia.
  5. Faculty of Medicine, Stavropol State Medical University, Stavropol, Russia.
  6. Medical Academy, Kabardino-Balkarian State University named after H.M. Berbekov, Nalchik, Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia.

  7. Faculty of Medicine and Prevention, Rostov State Medical University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia.
  8. Faculty of Medicine, Moscow Medical University "Reaviz", Moscow, Russia.
Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Caucasica Adaptogen Complex in improving vitamin and mineral status in women of reproductive age living in Southern Russia and the North Caucasus. The study included a subgroup of women with limited sun exposure due to wearing covered clothing. A total of 240 female students aged 18 to 25 years from Ingush State University and Dagestan State Medical University took part in the research. Participants were divided into three equal groups: a study group (receiving the developed preparation), a comparison group (taking a standard multivitamin complex), and a control group (receiving no intervention). The preparation is a two-component system with a morning capsule containing Rhododendron adamsii and Rhaponticum carthamoides extracts combined with iron, zinc, copper, manganese, iodine, and selenium. The evening capsule contains vitamin D3, calcium, magnesium, and chamomile extract. The supplementation period lasted 60 days. Results demonstrated a statistically significant increase in the proportion of participants with normal body weight in the study group from 55.0% to 67.5%. This change resulted from a simultaneous reduction in both underweight and overweight women. Vitamin D levels normalized from 18.4 to 34.2 ng/mL, and ferritin levels increased from 22.5 to 48.3 μg/L. Asthenia scores decreased by 29%, and over 70% of participants reported increased spontaneous physical activity. This preparation may be recommended for correcting micronutrient status and normalizing body weight in women living in Southern Russia and the North Caucasus.


How to cite this article
Vancouver
Muradov ML, Surgaev RR, Kartoyev MM, Rashipova MR, Shinkarova AM, Khidirova LR, et al. Correction of Micronutrient Status in Women of the North Caucasus Using Phytoadaptogens. J Biochem Technol. 2026;17(1):90-101. https://doi.org/10.51847/SKhJDkcfYP
APA
Muradov, M. L., Surgaev, R. R., Kartoyev, M. M., Rashipova, M. R., Shinkarova, A. M., Khidirova, L. R., Kosenko, V. V., Gelyastanova, M. M., Kantaeva, Y. S., & Akhmedova, A. P. (2026). Correction of Micronutrient Status in Women of the North Caucasus Using Phytoadaptogens. Journal of Biochemical Technology, 17(1), 90-101. https://doi.org/10.51847/SKhJDkcfYP
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