Food and Nutrition

Innovative Food Additives and Ingredients

Dietary supplements are ingredients in foods and beverages designed to extend shelf life. Some supplements are used to enhance the flavour of these foods in order to make them more appealing to consumers. In this case, dietary supplements have the effect of bringing the desired effect to the producer's diet. However, this may not be the case for consumers as supplements have been shown to have some adverse effects on users. The following research identifies the origins, benefits, and consequences of using dietary supplements in the health of consumers.