"Impact Of Daily Probiotic-Enriched HETAFU Nutrismart Candy on Gut Health: A 3-Month Interventional Study"

Abstract

Background: Probiotic supplementation has gained increasing attention for its potential benefits in digestive, oral, and immune health. This study evaluates the effects of HETAFU NUTRISMART candy, a novel formulation containing probiotics, essential oils, DHA, and phosphatidylserine, on a diverse participant population with varied dietary habits and health backgrounds.
Methods: The study included participants with a nearly balanced gender distribution (47.5% females, 52.5% males) and a range of dietary patterns. Data were collected on medical history, probiotic consumption experience, and dietary habits, including fermented food intake. Self-reported health improvements and tolerability were assessed.
Results: A substantial proportion of participants reported digestive issues (50.5%), oral health conditions (55.0%), and immune-related conditions (46.0%), making them an ideal demographic for probiotic supplementation. Medication use (32.0%) and dietary habits, including high-fat (17.0%) and high-sugar (16.5%) intake, may have influenced gut microbiota composition and response to probiotics. The majority of participants found probiotic consumption easy (68.0%), and side effects were minimal, with 53.0% experiencing none and only 12.0% reporting mild bloating. Regular fermented food intake was associated with a higher likelihood of reporting digestive benefits.
Conclusion: HETAFU NUTRISMART candy demonstrated potential benefits for digestive and oral health with high acceptability and minimal side effects. The findings support the role of probiotics, DHA, and phosphatidylserine in modulating gut and oral microbiota. Future studies with objective microbiological assessments and longer follow-up are recommended to confirm these results.