THE ROLE OF VITAMIN ENRICHMENT AND BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE SUPPLEMENTS IN THE NUTRITION OF HEAVY PHYSICAL LABOR WORKERS IN THE METALLURGICAL INDUSTRY

Khasanova Shoirakhon Abdujabborovna

Authors

Khasanova Shoirakhon Abdujabborovna Senior lecturer at the Department of Social Hygiene and Public Health Andijan State Medical Institute

Keywords:

worker nutrition, metallurgical industry, heavy physical labor, vitamin supplementation, dietary supplements, micronutrients, occupational health, rational diet, deficiency prevention, industrial hygiene.

Abstract

In metallurgical industries, where labor is characterized by intense physical exertion, exposure to high temperatures, dust, and toxic substances, proper nutrition plays a crucial role in preserving workers’ health and performance. This review article explores the role of food fortification and the use of biologically active supplements (dietary supplements) as essential components of rational nutrition for employees engaged in heavy physical labor. The physiological demands of the body under industrial stress conditions are discussed, with a focus on the necessity of replenishing vital micronutrient deficiencies. The article summarizes scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of targeted vitamin supplementation and the use of biologically active compounds in enhancing resistance to occupational hazards, reducing fatigue, and preventing nutrition-related health disorders. Modern approaches to introducing vitamins and supplements into workers’ diets are reviewed, along with international practices and the prospects for implementing innovative nutraceutical strategies in metallurgical settings. Emphasis is placed on a comprehensive approach that combines individual and group-based nutritional support with preventive medicine and sanitary-hygienic supervision.

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