Thriving Growth: Unveiling Nutraceuticals’ Potential
Projections indicate that the nutraceutical market in India will expand from an estimated $4 billion to an impressive $18 billion by the end of 2025, the experts said at a workshop organized by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) under the Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) Policy at the institute. They said the increasing demand for nutraceutical products is an indication of the need to utilize untapped natural resources.
Nutraceuticals: Key to Holistic Health
Nutraceuticals (food or beverage fortified with additional nutrients), when consumed, provide additional health benefits. They come in a variety of forms.
Nutraceuticals (food or beverage fortified with additional nutrients), when consumed, provide additional health benefits. They come in a variety of forms.
‘Experts specializing in natural biopolymers have revealed that the nutraceuticals products market in India has witnessed a significant upswing in demand, leading to a remarkable compound annual growth rate of 20 percent over the past three years.
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CMFRI Director Dr. A. Gopalakrishnan stressed the urgent need to explore marine organisms to unearth novel bioactive compounds capable of addressing unmet medical needs and propelling the frontiers of healthcare. "CMFRI's nutraceutical products from the seaweeds to treat various lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, obesity, arthritis, hypertension, and thyroid have received an overwhelming response from the public. The institute will continue to explore the medicinal prospects of such marine organisms," he said.
He also pointed out that efforts are required to tap the immense potential of natural resources like marine organisms for the development of innovative pharmaceutical products.
A Closer Look at the Compound Annual Growth Rate
The workshop was aimed at sharing the latest information and technologies related to the isolation, characterization, and development of natural biopolymers with pharmaceutical applications.
Indian Nutraceuticals Market Is Expected To Reach $6.1 Billion By 2020
India accounts for 1.5 percent of the global nutraceuticals market, which is likely to increase due to country's large population, increasing urban belt and awareness.
India accounts for 1.5 percent of the global nutraceuticals market, which is likely to increase due to country's large population, increasing urban belt and awareness.
"Natural biopolymers such as proteins, polysaccharides, and nucleic acids hold great promise in the field of medicine," she said.
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