India’s micronutrient guidelines
India published its first clinical guidelines on micronutrients for patient recovery, a March 30 move aimed at standardizing evidence-based nutrition in clinical care. The guidelines signal a regional shift toward clinically integrated nutrition strategies for recovery. (theweek.in)
The guide is titled "Clinical Application of Micronutrients in Recovery: A Practical Guidebook for Clinicians" and was published by the Indian Medical Association in partnership with P&G Health. (ima-india.org) IMA says the document was developed by a multidisciplinary expert committee coordinated by Dr. Jayesh Lele and including members such as Dr. Rashmi Mehta, Dr. Jagruti Sanghvi, Prof. Ketan K. Mehta and Dr. Rahul Pandit. (ima-india.org) The guide provides condition-specific recovery algorithms covering acute infections (influenza, typhoid, dengue, malaria), peri‑operative and post‑operative care, and recommendations for both paediatric and adult patients. (assets.ctfassets.net) The text highlights particular nutrients — notably B‑complex vitamins and zinc — as central to several recommended recovery protocols and specialty pathways (paediatrics, gastroenterology, surgical care). (theindianpractitioner.com) P&G Health and IMA say the manual includes step‑by‑step, evidence‑based guidance intended for rollout to general practitioners and clinical specialists across India. (assets.ctfassets.net) P&G Health, whose product portfolio includes brands such as Polybion, Neurobion and Livogen, is named as the industry partner in the launch and was quoted describing the initiative as a clinician tool to "empower" recovery care. (indiamedtoday.com)
