Increasing Consumer Focus on Preventive Health
The awareness regarding health and nutrition has increased significantly in the last few years. Because of hectic work schedules and extended working hours, people pay less attention to their daily diet, health, and fitness. Ignorance about proper diet may lead to various health issues such as obesity, diabetes, and digestive problems. This drives people’s focus toward preventive health and dietary supplements that offer health benefits without harmful effects. Prebiotics-infused supplements are known for their ability to nourish human gut flora and significantly boost their metabolic activity, hence improving digestion, nutrition absorption, and immune systems while inhibiting harmful microbe growth. Mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS) are a special prebiotic ingredient that interferes with the binding and colony formation of pathogens. Thus, it acts as a blocking agent in the intestinal area. Moreover, prebiotic supplements may offer health benefits, such as decreasing anxiety and alleviating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. A healthy digestive system has been linked to mental health and immune response improvements. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2018, 37.2 million people in the US visited physicians’ offices with digestive system diseases as the primary diagnosis. Dietary supplements improve digestion and nutrient absorption and help lower the risk of digestive diseases. Moreover, consistent and adequate intake of prebiotics lowers the risk of cardiovascular diseases and coronary heart disease by reducing low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels. Hence, with growing demand, manufacturers are introducing prebiotic-infused dietary supplements, which are available in capsule, liquid, and powder forms. Dietary inulin and oligofructose enhance magnesium and calcium absorption. the rising popularity of fiber-rich nutraceutical supplements among sports enthusiasts and athletes to build their stamina and endurance further boosts the demand for prebiotic ingredients.
A few players operating in the prebiotic Ingredients market are Beneo GmbH; COSUCRA; DuPont; Clasado Limited; Nexira; Ingredion; Solactis; Cargill, Incorporated; Sensus; Roquette Freres among few others.
