Mike Montemarano

2 months ago | nutraceuticalsworld.com | Mike Montemarano

Oxidative stress, defined as an overabundance of free radicals and not enough antioxidant molecules to neutralize them, poses a constant threat to the body. As consumers continue to double down on proactive approaches to health, managing oxidative stress is a big part of the picture.

2 months ago | nutraceuticalsworld.com | Mike Montemarano

Keeping up with the latest advances in sweeteners is important for staying relevant in the nutraceutical space. Research continues to indicate that taste is a top purchase driver alongside other product attributes. “Consumers’ first priority is typically the health benefits or nutrients being provided in the product,” said Amber McKinzie, marketing manager for sugar reduction at Cargill. “Historically, sugar content was a secondary concern, but that is changing.

Jan 22, 2025 | nutraceuticalsworld.com | Mike Montemarano

The eye health of the U.S. population has progressively worsened over the years. The number of people experiencing visual impairment or blindness from age-related eye diseases is expected to reach over 8 million by 2050, according to the National Eye Institute. Despite these figures, few people are being proactive. Research by Allconnect found the average person spends 7 hours in front of an internet-connected screen per day, which is more than 40% of the average person’s waking hours.

Jan 22, 2025 | nutraceuticalsworld.com | Mike Montemarano

Vitamin and mineral supplements — the largest segment of the nutraceuticals market —  continued to maintain healthy growth in 2024, according to industry estimates. Market research firm Mintel projected that the U.S. vitamin and mineral market reached $37.4 billion in 2024, experiencing year-over-year growth of 3.2% compared to sales in 2023. In the long term, the company anticipates that vitamin and mineral sales will continue to grow at a CAGR of 9.9% to reach $41 billion in 2029.

Jan 2, 2025 | nutraceuticalsworld.com | Mike Montemarano

The sports and active nutrition marketplace continues to cater to a diverse range of consumers, and a wide range of fitness goals. “Consumers are moving from a one-size-fits-all approach, instead seeking sports nutrition products tailored to unique fitness levels, dietary preferences, and health conditions.