Nutraceuticals in The Human Body & Their Role

Contributing Writer: Suchita Gupta

Herbal supplements and nutraceuticals such as coenzyme Q10, curcumin, vitamin B2, magnesium, alpha-lipoic acid, vitamin C, and feverfew are considered to have a promising effectiveness in preventing migraine. Migraine is a common neurological disorder among adult human participants from 18 to 65 years of age. Several researches have shown that vitamins & minerals have reduced the number of days of migraine attacks among many patients. Some studies have also shown a significant reduction in the intensity and duration of migraine headaches with the help of herbal treatments. 

Coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquinone, is a natural lipophilic compound that is expert in preventing migraine because of its major role in sustaining mitochondrial energy stores.

Curcumin, on the other hand, is a lipophilic substance that possesses anti-oxidant properties. It reduces the production of inflammatory mediators and reactive oxygen species. Similarly, magnesium regulates neuronal excitability and plays an important role in the regulation of vascular tone. Vitamin B2, at the same time, plays an important role in maintaining the energy stores of the body, thus is considered useful in migraine prevention.

With popular demand for clean foods that add value to overall health, the demand for herbal nutraceuticals are growing at a vibrant pace.

Also, due to the fact that consumers are frustrated with the expensive, high technology treatment approaches in the modern antibiotic medicines, thereby are seeking an alternative treatment approach. This in turn, is further boosting the demand for herbal nutraceuticals across regions. 

According to a report published by Allied Market Research, the global herbal nutraceuticals market size is projected to reach $48.4 billion with a significant CAGR from 2021 to 2027. The herbal nutraceutical industry includes three main segments i.e. functional foods, dietary supplements, and herbal products. Europe is currently holding the highest market share. This is owing to a significant increase in adoption of healthy lifestyle in the economies which led to rapid rise in demand for herbal nutraceuticals for boosting immunity and providing necessary nutrition to human body. 

Moreover, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic led to have a positive impact on the growth of the global herbal nutraceuticals market.

Several herbal medicines with immunomodulatory effects have offered patients a considerable preventive treatment option regarding coronavirus infection. Popularity of herbal ingredients such as giloy, ashwagandha, oregano, cinnamon, and more has expanded across the world. For instance, ashwagandha promotes physical and mental health, enhances memory and cognitive function, supports thyroid function, and supports occasional stress.

In addition, owing to side effects associated with antibiotics, antivirals, and other prescription drugs, used in therapy, many people preferred herbal nutraceutical treatment.

While diet regulates inflammation, nutraceuticals prevent viral invasion. Multiple nutraceutical drugs and dietary supplements such as vitamins and amino acid derivatives play an essential part in COVID-19 management. Functional amino acids such as glutamate, glutamine, glycine, arginine, cysteine, tryptophan, and taurine are important for optimum immunity and health in humans. These factors have augmented the growth of the global herbal nutraceuticals market to a great extent during the pandemic. 

Nevertheless, the trend is likely to be continued in the post pandemic as consumers across the globe are now looking for herbal nutraceuticals with a positive belief. With this drift on board, the key herbal nutrition enterprises are focusing on in-depth research and development to create novel breakthroughs in the field of nutrition.

Here, it is worth mentioning that the global herbal nutraceuticals market is expected to grow anonymously in the near future. 

Author’s Bio – Suchita Gupta is an explorer, musician and content writer.

While pursuing MBA, she found that nothing satisfies her more than writing on miscellaneous domains. She is a writer by day, and a reader by night. Besides, she can be found entertaining her audience on social media platforms.

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