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Introduction to Functional and Medical Foods

The concept of "food as medicine," championed by Hippocrates, is the foundation for this evolving sector. This area involves products that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, often delivered using advanced formulation techniques.

1. Functional Foods and Beverages

• Definition: Functional foods are conventional, fortified, enriched, or enhanced foods and beverages that provide health benefits beyond meeting basic nutritional needs due to their physiologically active components (bio active compounds).

• 1. Functional Foods and Beverages

  • Definition: Functional foods are conventional, fortified, enriched, or enhanced foods and beverages that provide health benefits beyond meeting basic nutritional needs due to their physiologically active components (bioactive compounds).

  • Purpose: They are primarily aimed at improving well-being, enhancing health, and reducing the risk of chronic diseases as part of a varied diet.

  • Key Ingredients: Common functional ingredients include:

    • Probiotics/Prebiotics (for gut health)

    • Omega-3 Fatty Acids (for cardiovascular and cognitive health)

    • Phytochemicals (e.g., polyphenols, antioxidants)

    • Fortified Vitamins and Minerals

    2. Medical Foods and Beverages

    • Definition: Medical foods are specially formulated and processed foods intended for the specific dietary management of a disease or condition for which distinctive nutritional requirements are established by recognized scientific principles.

      Market Data and Future Trends

      The market for functional and medical products is driven by increasing health consciousness, the aging population, and a desire for preventive healthcare solutions.

    • Market Functional Food & Beverage. $365 Billion (2024)

    • )Medical Foods$24 Billion (2024)~4.8%

    • Functional Beverages$153 Billion (2024)