ADJUNCT USE OF A PLANT-BASED DIETARY SUPPLEMENT FOR IMPROVING DEWORMING OUTCOMES AND PHYSICAL GROWTH IN PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN
Keywords:
helminthiasis, dietary supplement, deworming efficacy, schoolchildren, physical development.Abstract
Helminth infections remain a persistent public health concern among school-aged children, leading to impaired growth, nutritional deficiencies, and increased morbidity. Conventional anthelmintic treatment does not always ensure sustained parasitological sanitation.
Aim: To assess the effectiveness of a plant-based dietary supplement (Virgin Tanagon) used alongside standard anthelmintic therapy in improving deworming efficacy, physical development, and morbidity indicators in primary school children.
Methods: A controlled study was conducted involving 217 children aged 7–10 years. The control group (n=171) received standard anthelmintic therapy, while the intervention group (n=46) additionally received Virgin Tanagon. Parasitological examinations (coprological and perianal scraping) were performed at baseline and 28 days post-treatment. Anthropometric parameters and morbidity structure were evaluated over a six-month period. Statistical significance was set at p<0.05.
Results: Complete elimination of helminths was observed in 80.4% of children receiving the dietary supplement compared to 18.1% in the control group (p<0.001). The intervention group demonstrated significantly improved growth indicators, particularly in children aged 8–10 years. A notable reduction in infectious, hematological, digestive, respiratory, and allergic conditions was recorded during follow-up. No adverse effects were identified.
Conclusion: The dietary supplement Virgin Tanagon significantly enhances the effectiveness of standard deworming therapy and contributes to improved physical development and reduced morbidity in schoolchildren. Its use may be recommended as part of integrated preventive deworming programs.
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