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Inflammation
Could inflammation be the next big thing for nutrition and nutraceuticals? Products offering anti-inflammatory action and 'inflammation balance' already appear on store shelves, but do consumers actually understand what inflammation is all about, and which nutrients or combinations are showing the most potential? In this special series on inflammation, NutraIngredients-USA.com provides the answers...
The rise of anti-inflammatory nutrients
In the first part of our special series on inflammation, NutraIngredients puts the physiological process of inflammation under the microscope, and casts an eye over the nutritional approaches to counter rising inflammation.
Chronic inflammation? Most consumers don’t get it (yet), say branding experts
Scientists increasingly recognize inflammation as a key contributor to chronic disease and supplement firms have tried to cash in with tailored products, but getting consumers to part with hard-earned cash for something so nebulous will be tough, predict marketers.
Market for products tackling systemic inflammation has potential, but consumer education is key
A growing category of dietary supplements claiming to tackle the systemic inflammation believed to be at the root cause of multiple health problems is starting to emerge as firms attempt to educate consumers about the underlying factors causing chronic disease.
Inflammation: The expression of a very modern malady
Extra-curricular inflammation of the human body is very real and costing healthcare providers billions globally. But where did it come from and are current efforts helping it go away?
Nutrigenomics is key to next generation of anti-inflammatories, says Frost & Sullivan
There is “definitely a market niche” for products tackling chronic inflammation based on a growing understanding of the interaction between diet and genetics, according to Frost & Sullivan.
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