LONDON—Eye health is a key component of a healthy life, and the market for eye health ingredients witnessed growth in 2007, spurred by the incidence of eye diseases such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, cataracts and childhood blindness.
To combat this, many consumers are switching to nutrient-rich diets to protect their eyes and limit healthcare expenses. Supplements, such as lutein, beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, astaxanthin and bilberry, used to relieve age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma also have opened up lucrative avenues in the market.
Frost & Sullivan’s “European Eye Health Ingredients Market” report provides an overview of the market dynamics and trends, along with an analysis of key application sectors, market drivers, restraints, challenges and strategic recommendations. Analysts examined lutein, beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, astaxanthin, bilberry and other markets.
"The rising prevalence of lifestyle-linked eye diseases has caused the global food ingredients market to leverage the consumer’s need to protect their eyes through enhanced nutrition," said the research analyst. "The focus on eye health has become a primary concern in today’s health-conscious food industry."
