By Nutraceuticals World Staff04.01.19
Digestive well-being is a foremost health concern for consumers, as one in three people around the world struggle with gut-related symptoms, according to the World Gastroenterology Organisation.
With such high prevalence, many consumers are recognizing the value of probiotic and prebiotic supplementation to help cultivate a healthier digestive system. Data from the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation’s 2016 Food & Health Survey indicated a third of Americans said they were trying to consume probiotics, and 10% were working to incorporate prebiotics in their diet.
“While consumers’ understanding of the role of probiotics, prebiotics, and digestive health is still in its infancy, the concept dovetails with desires for more natural approaches to overall well-being,” said Taylor Halstead, product manager for specialty carbohydrates, Cargill, Minneapolis, MN.
Barri Sigvertsen, marketing manager,
With such high prevalence, many consumers are recognizing the value of probiotic and prebiotic supplementation to help cultivate a healthier digestive system. Data from the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation’s 2016 Food & Health Survey indicated a third of Americans said they were trying to consume probiotics, and 10% were working to incorporate prebiotics in their diet.
“While consumers’ understanding of the role of probiotics, prebiotics, and digestive health is still in its infancy, the concept dovetails with desires for more natural approaches to overall well-being,” said Taylor Halstead, product manager for specialty carbohydrates, Cargill, Minneapolis, MN.
Barri Sigvertsen, marketing manager,
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