Evidence-based marketing with clinical trial data for nutraceuticals
- Vol.53(3), March
- Mumbai Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Science 2021
- 31-34p.
Nutraceuticals industry is following the pharmaceutical industry in several areas including quality, regulations, labelling and packaging. The current trend is towards evidence-based marketing by generating clinical trial data. Performing clinical trials on finished products presents a clear differentiation of opportunity. Evidence-based recommendations require a technical review of the pertinent clinical literature in which publications are rated according to their level of scientific substantiation. There is widespread interest in supplements among many stakeholders including consumers, industry members and scientists. Consumer motivations for use of supplements are broad and usually relate to the perceived belief of efficacy involving general well-being, aesthetic pursuits, prevention or management of chronic diseases, longevity, fitness, sports performance, and/or any combination of such factors.