Although many factors impact disease risk, a growing body of research and clinical experience suggests genetically-targeted nutritional supplementation may have far-reaching health benefits.
Gregory Stephens is vice president of strategic consulting with the Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) and has 30 years of specialized expertise in the nutrition and pharmaceutical industries.
The uptick in business for CROs is a positive indication that dietary supplement and functional food companies are doing more research on their products.
A study just completed by the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center indicates that when it comes to effects on weight, not all snacking is created equal.
From children to 'tweens' to adults to baby boomers, nutraceuticals producers are staring at a world of opportunity, especially in the areas of weight loss, diabetes and heart health.