Why is it in the news?
Follow-up findings of PRIYA trial showed benefits of Vitamin B12 supplementation.
Study linked supplementation to improved neonatal health.
Category: Science and Technology
Important Points:
● Conducted under Pune Maternal Nutrition Study (2012–2020)
● Assessed impact of adolescent Vitamin B12 supplementation
● Improved neonatal ponderal index
● Vitamin B12 is water-soluble and produced by microorganisms
● Essential for red blood cell formation and DNA synthesis
● Deficiency prevalent in India
● Can cause anaemia and neurological disorders
● Study recommends inclusion in iron–folic acid programmes
● Targets adolescents and women of reproductiv