Serum levels of vitamin B6 and methionine were inversely associated with risk of lung cancer, suggesting a preventative effect, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
Experts predict further expansion, but little innovation, as consumers continue to reach for functional beverages that quench their thirst for healthy living.
The market is still booming and the future looks bright, as the latest beverages to be tapped as delivery systems for a variety of nutraceutical ingredients are unveiled.
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.