Nutraceutical Manufacturing Trends
The dog day heat of summer is behind us and Fall commences with back-to-school specials and commemorative activities which mark the harvest festivals across the country. In tune with health concerns that come along with changing weather, Nutricap Labs examines the top nutraceutical manufacturing trends for the Fall of 2009.
As temperatures drop, biological changes within our bodies can make people more susceptible to falling ill. Fall 2009 is predicted to be especially prone to various strains of the influenza virus. The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared a worldwide flu pandemic. All state level health administrative bodies are on the alert and are taking precautions for this Fall’s flu season. Since proactive health measures have taken on more focus these days, consumer demand for health supplements that support specific health issues are predicted to take top priority.
With the recession still looming its ugly head, more people will seek out nutraceutical immune boosters in order to prepare themselves for such an event. In fact, with two-thirds of the nutraceutical industry in compliance with the new FDA GMP, public trust in quality, stability and standardizations of products is rising. New research and more public awareness are stimulating the industry to greater heights. What’s more - health supplements have empowered individuals to take personal health care into their own hands. Consumers are now eager and able to seek their own preferred choice or combination of choices, for preventive healthcare. Today, the nutraceutical industry is happily driving the proactive health movement.
Top Nutraceutical Manufacturing Trends For The Fall
In terms of the top nutraceutical manufacturing trends for the Fall, our research has indicated that the following products will be in high demand amongst consumers:
Immune Health
Immune health will be one of the top concerns this Fall. It is no secret that the people who are most resistant to seasonal flus and ailments are those who have greater immunity. Carefully formulated products that build or boost the immune system could hit the niche spot for consumers seeking to reduce the risk of contracting seasonal ailments.
As kids head back to school, they will need more resistance to ward off the sniffles, runny noses, earaches and other common infections that make their rounds during this season. Making health a priority at home has become a growing trend. Along with good eating habits, more parents are incorporating health supplements in their children's diet regimen. The back-to-school months will heighten parents' desires to protect their children's health and maximize the use of health supplements. Attractive delivery forms and packaging with scientifically supported ingredients and products that offer more health value for the money are some of the key driving factors.
What are some of the immune enhancing ingredients in health supplements consumers will be looking for? Antioxidants are always a big hit. Superfruits with highly potent antioxidant value such as Acai, pomegranate, or the Maqui will continue to be popular throughout the Fall months. Ranking high on the list are herbs such as Astragalus, Reishi, called the, "mushroom of immortality", berberine, Siberian Ginseng and Schisandra. Echinacea has been well-researched immune-boosting properties. Maitake (dancing mushroom) is also well-known for stimulating the immune system. Other immune supporting herbs include African Potato extract, Buchu, Peppermint, Goldenrod, European Mistletoe, Hawthorn, Olive leaf extract, Propolis, Spirulina and nutrients such as omega 3s, L-Glutamine and Vitamin C. The more scientific support these ingredients have the more likely they are to gain public approval and confidence. These can be combined with other ingredients for a broad spectrum supplement, or formulated to target specific health concerns.

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