Dietary Supplements in India Reportedly Lack Required Testing
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What happened
Dietary supplements and nutraceuticals are reportedly not tested before being sold in the market in India. The global dietary supplement segment is valued at $230 billion and is growing at a compound annual rate of 9.5 per cent. In India, the segment is estimated to be valued at $6 billion and growing at a compound annual rate of 10 to 13 per cent.
From openthemagazine.com
Why it matters
Doctors contend that over-the-counter products cannot be fully trusted because absorption levels vary. This lack of testing occurs despite the rapid growth of the nutraceutical market in India.
India was assessed against global health standards by the World Health Organization.
From openthemagazine.com
Who's involved
- David SinclairInfluential figure in the field of dietary supplements
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