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Article: Specialty Products Are the Bright Spot In Dietary Supplements.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
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- Chemical Market Reporter
- Article date:
- August 20, 2001
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Clinical studies are driving the popularity of such products as glucosamine and methylsulfonlylmethane.
While growth of general dietary supplements such as vitamins and minerals has slowed over recent years, specialty dietary supplements have continued to experience markedly increased sales. Consumers are becoming more health conscious and are choosing to play a more active role in preventing and treating their medical conditions. The availability of scientific evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of many specialty dietary supplements has made these products attractive to self-help oriented purchasers.
Dietary supplements account for 34.1 percent ...