As marketers of conventional foods, functional foods and dietary supplements pour over data looking for new product opportunities that answer consumer needs, foods and beverages that address health issues, often specific health conditions, come to the forefront.
For several years, NutraSolutions, part of the Prepared Foods family of branded products, has offered an "Ingredients for Health Reference" that segments commercially available ingredients into various health conditions. Additionally, readers are offered updates and data on relevant research. The categories are as follows:
* Antioxidants for Health
* Bone and Joint Health
* Cancer: Reducing Risk
* Cardiovascular Health
* Cognitive Health
* Diabetic Benefits
* Digestive Health
* Energy and/or Sports Performance
* Eye Health
* Immunity Enhancement
* Weight Management and
* General Health.