Medical Foods Market Analysis

Route of Administration (Oral, Enteral)

Oral segment is poised to hold medical foods market share of over 71.2% by the end of 2036. The demand for medical foods is primarily being driven by initiatives that are supportive, and commercially viable, and the increased preference for orally administered products. Furthermore, many companies such as Nutricia are continuously advancing and modifying their products such as pills, powders, and pre-thickened products according to the market demand. For instance, in January 2023, Nutricia announced its ready-to-drink, plant-based oral nutritional supplement, Fortimel. It is specially formulated with high-quality plant protein from soy and peas sources to meet the nutritional requirements of malnourished people.

Product (Powder, Pills, Liquid)

The powder segment in medical foods market is expected to be growing with a staggering size by the end of the forecast period. Most of the medical foods are available in powder form which makes them orally administrable. National Institutes of Health 2020 published a report stating that Souvenaid by Nutricia, a patented medical mix of minerals and vitamins was designed to improve brain functioning in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease and also supports memory functions.

Moreover, this is useful for the elderly and newborns due to its easy digestion and efficient absorption by the body. Credited to this, many innovations in its formulations are possible to enhance its taste. Powdered medical foods are easier to store and eat because they are dry and have a long shelf life. They are easily found in medical supply stores and can be purchased in plastic or metal containers. In addition to meeting the patient's needs, powdered foods can be made vegan or gluten-free to protect the patient from allergies. This acts as a primary growth factor for this medical foods market expansion.

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