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Nutraceuticals in The New World
Nutraceuticals in The New World
9 Economical boundries
WHAT HAPPENED
DURING COVID
Every 4 out of 10
began to use
nutritional
supplements
during Covid-19
oubreak.
• Dietary supplements have been shown to play key roles in supporting immune
function, but the extent to which specific supplements are associated with reduced
risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection is not known.
• Individuals taking multivitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics or vitamin D were
less likely to be tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 in three large independent cohorts
of app users.
• There was a significant protective association for vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids,
probiotics and multivitamins in females across all ages and BMI categories within
the largest (UK) cohort. Yet, there was no association in men of this cohort. Vitamin
C, zinc and garlic supplements had no association with risk for SARS-CoV-2.
WHERE ARE WE NOW?
AFTER COVID 1 More countries and more usage
4 Competition increased
9 Expenditure shifted
MARKET SWOT
S W
• Belief in usage • Lack of evidence
• Quality increasing • Regulations
• Research expanding • Lack of control
• Wellness concept • Sources