Mulberries
are the deciduous species belonging to the family-Moraceae and
genus-Moros. The leaves of particularly the white mulberry (Morus
Alba) out of the other existing species are a source of various
nutrients such as riboflavin, iron, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium,
calcium and phosphorous and hence its extract is consumed by humans.
A significant amount of dietary fiber, as well as a wide range of
organic compounds, including phytonutrients, anthocyanins,
zea-xanthin, resveratrol, lutein, and various other polyphenolic
compounds, are also present in the leaves of mulberries. The
silkworms from which silk is obtained derives its food from the
leaves of the white mulberry. The health benefits of mulberries
include their ability to lower cholesterol, help in weight loss
efforts, increase circulation, improve digestive health, lower blood
pressure, slow down the aging process, protect eye health, build bone
tissue, boost the immune system, improve the overall metabolism of
the body and prevent certain cancers.
Segmentation
The
global
mulberry leaf extract market
can be segmented on the basis of form in which it is made available
to the end users and its application in varied industries.
On
the basis of form, the global mulberry leaf extract market can be
segmented into powder, liquid (serum) and solid (capsule).
On
the basis of application, the global mulberry leaf extract market can
be segmented into dietary supplements, cosmetics as well as foods.
Global
Market Drivers and Trends
If
the portion of a population that suffers from high glucose levels is
computed in the U.S, the estimate comes to an alarming rate of 80%.
Waiting for a longer duration to address the issues regarding blood
sugar increases the chances of a person becoming diabetic which can
further increase the risks of stroke, kidney failure, and cancer.
Switching to a natural way to inhibit diabetes and inducing a normal
blood glucose levels is one of the primary drivers of the global
mulberry leaf extract market. Apart from its numerous medicinal
properties, the mulberry leaf extract has gained widespread
recognition in the dietary supplement industry since it contains a
high amount of dietary fiber. The fiber can reduce the occurrences of
bloating, cramping and regulate cholesterol levels. In the cosmetics
industry, the use of mulberry leaf extract is advancing as an
essential ingredient to aid skin lightening.
Regional
Outlook
Mulberry
leaf extract market is localized mainly in Asia, North America and
Western Europe at present across the nations of Japan, Germany,
France, Korea, China and the United States. In the recent years, the
mulberry leaf extract market has experienced a remarkable growth in
Japan and the US in terms of demand. In terms of its usage, Japanese
and Korean markets are thriving in the cosmetics industry while the
Western European and the US markets primly focus on the
pharmaceutical sectors.
Major
Key Players
Some
of the key players which are driving the mulberry leaf extract market
forward globally are Vitamin World, Inc, Swanson Health Products, Nu
Vitality, Futurebiotics, NAVITAS NATURALS, Bio Nutrition, Inc,
Astrida Naturals , India Herbs, Immortalitea, Procter & Gamble
and others.
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