Both consumers and those approaching the launch of a sports supplement line are faced with many alternatives when it comes to whey protein powder. The price differential is often significant between the two products. Let’s try to understand why and how we should orient our choice of use or production. Summary WHEY vs ISO protein...

Food supplements are considered by the ministry to be foodstuffs in their own right. This is reflected in the production standards governing supplements and the claims that may be used on the label. It is not possible, with some exceptions, to refer to supplements as a medicine or to attribute explicit curative properties to them...

In today’s society, interest in lifestyle and wellness is growing steadily. One of the fastest-growing sectors is the trade in food supplements, which has seen considerable growth in recent years. In 2018, in Italy alone, the supplement market reached €3.3 billion (source: FederSalus), and during the Covid-19 pandemic, demand for supplements grew significantly, thanks to...

Pharmaceutical capsules represent one of the most common forms of drug and supplement administration. Available in various formats and materials, these capsules offer multiple benefits to both the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. In this article, we will explore the different capsule formats, the types of materials used, their uses in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical fields,...

Summary Introduction Definition of Nutraceuticals: What they are Role of Nutraceutical Supplements Main Nutraceuticals Use of Nutraceutical Supplements Foods with a Nutraceutical Effect Conclusion Introduction Interest in nutraceutical foods and supplements is constantly growing, but what does the term ‘nutraceutical’ really mean? At the heart of this question is our daily food, which is often...