Abbott, the global healthcare leader, has launched Arachitol Gummies in India, a new fruit flavoured product for kids and adults. Arachitol Gummies is a dietary supplement that helps maintain required levels of vitamin D sustainably.
As the body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium for better bone health, keeping recommended levels of vitamin D is essential for overall well-being. Formulated with additional essential micronutrients such as calcium and curcumin, they help support bone health and immunity. Launched in orange fruit flavour, these easy-to-consume gummies are approved as health supplements by the Food Safety and Standards Authority in India.
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR 2010) recommends a daily supplement of 400 IU/day (international units of measurement) of vitamin D for Indians under situations of minimal exposure to sunlight. According to a recent study, despite India being a tropical country with an abundance of sunlight, 76 per cent of Indians have vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency, especially in the 18-30 age group. Limited sunlight exposure, air pollution obstructing UVB rays, high melanin levels and low intake of fortified foods are some of the major causes of vitamin D deficiency.
Dr. Jejoe Karankumar, director medical affairs at Abbott said,
