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@article{200617,
        author = {Mallinedi Venkata Naga Lakshmi},
        title = {Development and Evaluation of a Natural Sleep-Support Functional Drink Mix},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {2977-2980},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=200617},
        abstract = {The increasing prevalence of stress, irregular sleep patterns, and lifestyle-related sleep disturbances has created a growing demand for natural and functional food-based sleep support products. This study focuses on the formulation and development of a natural sleep-support functional drink mix designed to promote relaxation and improve sleep quality through nutritional intervention. The formulation consists of oats powder (40%), almond powder (25%), ashwagandha root powder (10%), turmeric powder (5%), nutmeg powder (0.5%), and jaggery powder (19.5%). Each ingredient was selected based on its functional role in supporting sleep physiology, stress reduction, and nighttime recovery. Oats contribute calming carbohydrates and serotonin support, almonds provide magnesium for muscle relaxation, ashwagandha root powder helps reduce cortisol levels, turmeric offers anti-inflammatory benefits, and nutmeg provides mild sedative effects. Jaggery improves palatability and contributes mild calming effects. The product was developed using simple dry blending technology with emphasis on ingredient safety, particularly maintaining nutmeg within the safe consumption limit. The final product was designed as a convenient bedtime nutritional supplement to be mixed with warm milk and consumed 30–45 minutes before sleep. The study highlights the potential of developing affordable, natural, and functional sleep-support beverages with consumer-friendly processing and storage characteristics.},
        keywords = {Functional food, Sleep support drink, Ashwagandha root powder, Oats powder, Nutmeg, Bedtime nutrition, Natural sleep aid.},
        month = {May},
        }