Author(s):
Bishop Adhikari, D. Nagasamy Venkatesh
Email(s):
nagasamyvenkatesh@jssuni.edu.in
DOI:
10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00419 
Address:
Bishop Adhikari1, D. Nagasamy Venkatesh*2
1Department of Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, JSS College of Pharmacy
(JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru), Ooty – 643001. The Nilgiris. Tamil Nadu. India
2Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy (JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru), Ooty – 643001. The Nilgiris. Tamil Nadu. India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 18,
Issue - 6,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
Recent data indicates that 70% of Americans use dietary supplements to enhance their health. However, to ensure the safety and effectiveness of these products, high-quality clinical research is necessary. No comprehensive toxicity studies are available for nutrient formulations due to restrictions on adverse drug events reported by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA). It is therefore important for healthcare professionals to focus on the pharmacological effects of these products before recommending them to consumers. This paper will discuss the potential use of identifying unsafe supplements for the health security of consumers also how can promote the knowledge to actions. Changing behaviours, environmental health security, and sustainability of consumers towards nutraceutical formulations or products. One potential solution is the use of nanofabricated delivery systems to improve the manufacturing and packaging of dietary products. This can also improve the shelf life of these products. Additionally, regulatory guidelines and labelling submissions should be improved to ensure that all products meet established scientific principles and regulatory requirements. It is essential for manufacturers to be knowledgeable about the pharmacological effects of their products and for healthcare professionals to prioritize labelling and education of consumers on the safe and effective use of dietary supplements. Ultimately, all nutraceutical products should be clinically proven and follow established regulatory guidelines before being marketed to the public.
Cite this article:
Bishop Adhikari, D. Nagasamy Venkatesh. Evolving Market Regulatory Trends of Global Perceptions about Foods and Nutraceuticals: Knowledge to Actions, Changing Behaviours, Environmental Health Security and Sustainability of Consumer. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2025;18(6):2919-9. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00419
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Bishop Adhikari, D. Nagasamy Venkatesh. Evolving Market Regulatory Trends of Global Perceptions about Foods and Nutraceuticals: Knowledge to Actions, Changing Behaviours, Environmental Health Security and Sustainability of Consumer. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2025;18(6):2919-9. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00419 Available on: https://rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-18-6-72
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