Increasing Demand and Market Trends
The global dietary supplement market is valued at USD 152B in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 300B by 2028. COVID-19 boosted sales by 50% between 2018-2020, with a surge of interest in immune system support and alternative treatments.
Rising Adulteration of Dietary Supplements for Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
ED supplements are being adulterated with synthetic PDE-5 inhibitors. False claims by manufacturers pose serious health risks for consumers.
Analytical Challenges and Testing Methods
Detecting PDE-5 inhibitors in dietary supplements is challenging. Labs use advanced methods like LC-MS/MS, HPTLC, HPLC, GC-MS, NMR, and spectroscopy to detect these adulterants accurately.
Role of Stakeholders in Addressing the Issue
Collaboration among stakeholders is crucial to combat dietary supplement adulteration. Encourage reputable purchases, increase awareness, and support accurate testing methods to protect consumers.