By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor10.01.20
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, virtually all sectors of the dietary supplements industry have seen a spike in both sales and consumer interest. A wide range of herbal and botanical supplements have long been heralded—often for thousands of years—for their perceived benefits to immune support, stress resilience, cognitive health, and sleep. Each of these benefits are more meaningful to consumers today during the public health crisis.
Supplies of certain plant species are under pressure as sales have spiked. Beyond immunity, plenty of herbs that fall into the camps of adaptogens and nootropics, known to support mood and cognitive function, are likewise experiencing sales increases, even as these herbs were already attracting attention before the pandemic.
Leading botanical experts have expressed concern about sudden spikes in demand for a multitude of reasons. Many of the plant species people consume for health benefits today were already experiencing threats in the wild, prior to still-mounting interest this year. Climate change, urban sprawl, over-harvesting, and pollution preceded a level of consumption that some are not sure could b
Supplies of certain plant species are under pressure as sales have spiked. Beyond immunity, plenty of herbs that fall into the camps of adaptogens and nootropics, known to support mood and cognitive function, are likewise experiencing sales increases, even as these herbs were already attracting attention before the pandemic.
Leading botanical experts have expressed concern about sudden spikes in demand for a multitude of reasons. Many of the plant species people consume for health benefits today were already experiencing threats in the wild, prior to still-mounting interest this year. Climate change, urban sprawl, over-harvesting, and pollution preceded a level of consumption that some are not sure could b
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