The global joint supplements market is vibrant and primed for healthy growth fuelled by a shift in consumer demographics and attitudes. (1) Demand is especially strong in the Asia Pacific region which is poised for the fastest growth (CAGR 9.7%). (2) Whilst a rise in the ageing population and lifestyle-related joint conditions is contributing to market growth, joint health consumers are getting younger, and this category now appeals to people of all ages and fitness levels. (3)
Worldwide there is increased awareness of nourishing joints from younger years. Younger adults are more proactive and health-conscious, with research indicating nearly half of 18-34 year olds want to improve their joint and bone health. (4,5) Consumers are adopting a prevention-over-cure mindset. (6) They are looking for ways to stay active, mobile, and pain-free for as long as possible. (7,8)
Significance of joint health
Common causes of joint pain and mobility loss include injury, osteoarthritis, strains due to overuse or intense exercise, and weight gain, which results in inflammation and increased joint stress.
Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic joint disease and the leading cause of pain and physical disability, affecting millions of people worldwide. (10) Underpinning osteoarthritis is increased synovial inflammation that leads to cartilage breakdown and loss of extracellular matrix (collagens, proteoglycans, and glycoproteins). (11,12)
IMCD solutions
PTC Jakarta has embraced the challenge and worked towards developing trendy and patient-friendly concepts in the form of gummies, gels and effervescent powders.
Discover our key concepts:
InflammaEase is a natural and vegan gummy that effectively relieves pain and inflammation. Formulated with potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic ingredients, it helps you resume your favourite activities without skipping a beat. The current formulation contains tamarind flavour, a trendy flavour that is been compared to a cross between lemon, apricot and dates. This is a reflection on IMCD using authentic flavours in their concept solutions.
Move Well is a convenient gel packed with synergistic nutrients and botanicals to support your joints, cartilage, muscles, and connective tissues. Our vegan-friendly liquid gel is ideal for supporting your active lifestyle and recovery. The gel formulation can be enjoyed directly while on the go or taken with water. The gels are increasingly gaining popularity not only in Asia but globally due to their easy usage and palatable mouthfeel.
Bone forte is a unique combination of vitamins and minerals whose combination enhances the absorption and utilisation of these bone nutrients in our body. Additionally, it contains proprietary Horsetail extract, a natural highly bioavailable silica that helps to improve bone turnover, bone collagen and bone mineral density. Formulated as an effervescent powder, the greatest challenge was humidity which was resolved with a portable dehumidifier in the packaging.
Technical expertise
At IMCD, we have a network of six dedicated Pharmaceutical Technical Centres across the globe to support our customers and partners at every stage of the product development cycle. Our global pharmaceutical centres deliver a range of trainings, develop projects and concepts, and tackle scientific challenges that have wide application appeal. To learn more about IMCD's pharmaceutical network, discover our global technical expertise.
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