Dietary supplements contributing to intense yearnings
In France, the market for dietary supplements has witnessed a significant surge in popularity, with people resorting to these concentrated plant-based, nutrient-rich, and other substances to bolster their diets and maintain health. Amidst criticism, the sector's sales have nearly doubled over the past decade, reaching 2.9 billion euros in 2024.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has flagged potential risks associated with the consumption of vitamins, trace elements (oligoelements), and plant extracts, which often go overlooked. However, the specifics of these risks were not delved into in the current context.
Benoît Lemaire, the general director of Activ'Inside, a French company specializing in the development and production of vegetable-derived active ingredients, shared his perspective. Based in Beychac-et-Caillau (Gironde), this company employs around 100 people and focuses on extracts from grapes and saffron, both revered for their neuroprotective properties. Their patented ingredients, whose efficacy has been clinically proven, are now exported to 70% of foreign countries, promising a successful global presence.
Activ'Inside stands out due to its focus on developing patented vegetable-based actives that support health and wellness. They employ innovative natural ingredient extraction techniques to maximize efficacy and safety, and participate in collaborative research projects to bring scientifically validated plant-derived ingredients to market. Their work contributes to the ongoing trend towards sustainable and natural products in the nutraceutical and supplement industries.
- Benoît Lemaire, from Activ'Inside, a company in France developing vegetable-derived active ingredients, emphasizes their focus on the segment of health and wellness through science, as they employ innovative techniques to extract natural ingredients, ensuring safety and efficacy.
- Activ'Inside's product line, which consists of patented vegetable-based actives, is not only confined to the French market but extends globally in the nutrition sector, showcasing an emphasis on natural and sustainable supplements.
