Global Bone and Joint Health Supplement Market

The global bone and joint health supplement market will exceed $9 billion by 2017, according to a new report from Global Industry Analysts, Inc. (GIA), San Jose, CA. Bone and joint health supplements are increasingly finding their place in the functional foods industry, with calcium fortification, glucosamine, MSM, vitamins and soy supplements gaining popularity. The U.S. market, driven by aging Baby Boomers represents the single largest market. Growing incidence of obesity, sports injuries and consumer awareness is driving demand. Japan trails closely as the other important market, propelled by market deregulation, healthcare expenditure, stress on healthy diets and a rapidly aging population. For further information: www.strategyr.com