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[...] Trends and the future of dietary supplements I. Introduction A. Dietary Supplements According to the official and legal definition, dietary supplements are classified as 'foodstuffs whose purpose is to complement a normal diet and which constitute a concentrated source of nutrients or other substances having a nutritional or physiological effect'1 Dietary supplements are therefore concentrated forms of nutrients (minerals and vitamins) or other substances with a nutritional or physiological effect, marketed in the form of doses (pills, tablets, capsules, liquids with dosage). [...]
[...] Dietary supplements allow identified deficiencies to be filled. It's a bit like a missing piece in a puzzle: micronutrition allows us to identify what is missing, and the dietary supplement provides it. C. The limits of consumption and overconsumption of dietary supplements The consumption of dietary supplements requires a good knowledge of the recommended dosages. Based on the 'Directive 2002/46/CE of the European Parliament', which states that dietary supplements are 'foodstuffs whose purpose is to complement the normal diet and which constitute a concentrated source of nutrients or other substances having a nutritional or physiological effect alone or in combination . [...]
[...] Throughout this work, the EFSA supports the European Commission in setting maximum limits for vitamins and minerals in dietary supplements and fortified foods. In accordance with Regulation No 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims, the EFSA evaluates all substances added to food, including dietary supplements, that are intended to have an impact on the nutritional or health status of consumers. As stipulated in Article 8 of Regulation No 1925/2006, in the following cases: « ? when a substance other than vitamins or minerals ? [...]
[...] Trends in France In France, the natural dietary supplements sector is developing more and more. There are brands like Ophycure that are among the best actors distributing natural dietary supplements. Ophycure is increasingly renowned for its "natural health solutions produced by Phyco-Biotech Laboratories in southern France"13. According to industry experts, this brand is the ideal address for those who want to benefit from 'high-quality and effective nutritional supplements'. This brand is all the more credible as it collaborates with industry experts; a mutualization that aims to meet the needs and requirements of people in need. [...]
[...] The company offers a range of dietary supplements as well as various fortified beverages. This acquisition aimed to consolidate Nestlé Health Science's presence in the health and wellness market, particularly in the rapidly growing collagen-based dietary supplements sector. It also enabled Vital Proteins to benefit from Nestlé Health Science's global distribution network and resources to enhance its product range and expand its customer base. The European dietary supplements market is segmented into three main criteria: the nature of the products ('vitamins, minerals, plant-based supplements, proteins, amino acids, fatty acids, probiotics, etc.'), the sales channels ('pharmacies and drugstores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, online channels, etc.'), and the geographical distribution ('United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, Russia, and the rest of Europe'). [...]
