Accelerating shifts from reactive to proactive health and a deeper understanding of the link between health and nutrition are driving sustained growth in the Asia-Pacific prebiotic food supplements market, says microbiome specialists Clasado Lifesciences
Prevention And Science Trends Driving Double-Digit Growth In APAC Prebiotics Market
“For consumers around the globe, and the APAC market is a prime example, there is an ongoing shift from reactivity to proactivity,” explains Clasado Biosciences’ David Mharakurwa. Alongside an increasing awareness of the links between gut health and wellness, such trends are driving strong growth in the region for nutraceuticals like Clasado’s Bimuno GOS.

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