TY - JOUR T1 - Correction of Micronutrient Status in Women of the North Caucasus Using Phytoadaptogens A1 - Mansur Lechievich Muradov A1 - Ramzan Ruslanovich Surgaev A1 - Magomed Mikailovich Kartoyev A1 - Madina Rasulovna Rashipova A1 - Alina Mursalovna Shinkarova A1 - Leila Ramiddinovna Khidirova A1 - Valentina Vladimirovna Kosenko A1 - Milana Maratovna Gelyastanova A1 - Yasmin Suleymanovna Kantaeva A1 - Alina Pakhrudinovna Akhmedova JF - Journal of Biochemical Technology JO - J Biochem Technol SN - 0974-2328 Y1 - 2026 VL - 17 IS - 1 DO - 10.51847/SKhJDkcfYP SP - 90 EP - 101 N2 - 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. UR - https://jbiochemtech.com/article/correction-of-micronutrient-status-in-women-of-the-north-caucasus-using-phytoadaptogens-iczxbmyz69v2g5p ER -