U.S. Nutraceuticals Market Size, Scope, Share, Opportunity and Forecasts
Nutraceuticals and dietary supplements are natural-source products with alleged health benefits that have become widely available in the last two decades. It has been difficult to define these products. Nutraceuticals are generally regarded as supplements with health benefits that go beyond their basic nutritional value, as they not only supplement the diet but also contribute to the prevention and/or treatment of a disease or disorder, whereas dietary supplements do not. However, due to efficacy and safety concerns, these types of products are frequently met with skepticism, in part due to the well-documented lack of regulation and oversight in the nutraceuticals sector. Nutraceuticals found in functional foods include fibers and oligosaccharides, which help to prevent cancer and lower cholesterol levels in the body. Functional foods are known to be high in proteins, which aid in the improvement of the body's immune response. Nutraceuticals also help to improve an...