A man pulling a bottle of pill off a grocery store shelf. 13 Sep 2024 — This week in nutrition news, the American Botanical Council (ABC) published its latest report on the US herbal dietary supplements market. Meanwhile, Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) revealed that the adult obesity rate in the US exceeded 40% and GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition awarded several “agripreneurs” grants in 11 African countries. Nutrition news
Annual retail sales of herbal dietary supplements in the US reached approximately US$15.551 billion in 2023, according to ABC ’s 2023 Herb Market Report. This figure reflected a US$533 million increase from 2022, marking a 4.4% growth in sales. The report identified psyllium as the top-selling ingredient in the mainstream channel for the second consecutive year, while turmeric maintained its leading position in the natural channel. Barberry experienced significant growth due to rising awareness of berberine’s weight-loss potential. Despite a return to growth in 2023 following a decline in 2022, some ingredients, including CBD and elderberry, faced sales decreases. ABC leaders expressed optimism about the market’s normalization, reflecting consumers’ continued interest in plant-based supplements for health and wellness. Obesity rates among US adults reached or exceeded 35% in 23 states in 2023 and over 40% for the country, according to a report by TFAH . This marked a significant increase since 2012, when no state had an obesity rate at this level. The “State of Obesity 2024: Better Policies for a Healthier America” report analyzed data from the Center for Disease Control’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System and revealed that the state of West Virginia had the highest adult obesity rate at 41.2%, followed by Mississippi and Arkansas. Notably, from 2022 to 2023, Alaska, Arkansas and Oregon saw significant increases in their rates, while no states reported declines. More than four in ten US adults are classified as obese and nearly 20% of US children and adolescents were classified as obese. The report concluded that policies must be made to address obesity-related disparities and improve community food environments, emphasizing the need for systemic solutions beyond individual behavior. The TFAH’s latest […]
Beyond The Headlines: Growing US dietary herbal supplement market, US adult obesity rates exceed 40%
