Introduction Cosmeceuticals are cosmetic products with bioactive ingredients purported to have medical benefits. In the US, there are no legal requirements to prove that these products live up to their claims. The name is a portmanteau of “cosmetics” and “pharmaceuticals”. Nutricosmetics are related dietary supplement or food or beverage products with additives that are marketed… Read More
Introduction An energy drink is a type of functional beverage containing stimulant compounds, usually caffeine, which is marketed as providing mental and physical stimulation (marketed as “energy”, but distinct from food energy). They may or may not be carbonated and may also contain sugar, other sweeteners, or herbal extracts, among numerous other possible ingredients. They… Read More
Introduction A functional beverage is a conventional liquid food marketed to highlight specific product ingredients or supposed health effects. Beverages marketed as “functional” include dairy drinks, sports and performance drinks, energy drinks, ready-to-drink teas, kombucha, “smart” drinks, fortified fruit drinks, plant milks, and enhanced water. Although these beverages may serve to hydrate a consumer, they… Read More
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