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Digestive Health - US - July 2015
Overview

This report provides in-depth analysis and insight supported by a range of data. At the same time, introductory and top-level content is provided to give you an overview of the issues covered.

Overview
Executive Summary

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Digestive Health - US - July 2015
Market

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The Market – What You Need to Know
Market Size and Forecast
Market Breakdown
Market Perspective
Market Factors

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Consumer

Mintel's proprietary consumer research provides our analysts with the attitudinal and behavioral data used to provide valuable insight to topical issues.

The Consumer – What You Need to Know
Gastrointestinal Issues Experienced
Contributors to Gastrointestinal Issues
Gastrointestinal Discomfort Levels
Approach to Digestive Health Treatment
Methods of Managing Digestive Health – Medications
Methods of Managing Digestive Health – Supplements
Methods of Managing Digestive Health – Diet and Lifestyle

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Brand/Company

Mintel provides overviews of the top brands and manufacturers, and uses consumer research to explore attitudes and reactions to brands, as well as insight into what will resonate with consumers.

Key Players – What You Need to Know
Manufacturer Sales of Digestive Health Remedies
What’s Working?
What’s Struggling?
What’s Next?

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Digestive Health - US - July 2015
Data

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Appendix – Data Sources and Abbreviations
Appendix – Market
Appendix – Key Players
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What you need to know

The OTC digestive health market experienced solid growth, posting gains since 2013, with similar growth trends expected through 2020. The majority of consumers turn to some form of OTC digestive aids to treat gastrointestinal distress, with antacids accounting for the largest share of all digestive health remedy sales. Looking forward, consumers’ need for digestive health treatments is not expected to change, however interest in proactive health options such as probiotics and prebiotics is growing.

Definition

This report focuses on the products marketed for digestive health or digestive relief that are available over the counter (OTC)/without a prescription.

For the purposes of this report, the digestive health market has been segmented as follows:

  • Antacids: Products that neutralize excess stomach acid and relieve heartburn, sour stomach, or acid indigestion. Including:

  • Proton pump inhibitors (PPI): Products that reduce the production of acid by blocking the enzyme in the wall of the stomach that produces acid.

  • H2 blockers: Products that reduce or inhibit the secretion of gastric acid by binding competitively with histamine to H2 receptors on cell membranes.

  • Antiflatulents: Products that help reduce gas build-up and its associated discomfort.

  • Probiotics (OTC): A dietary supplement with live bacteria that replaces or adds to the beneficial bacteria normally present in the gastrointestinal tract.

  • Prebiotics (OTC): A dietary supplement made of plant fibers that nourish the good bacteria in the large bowel or colon.

  • Enzymes: Aid in digestion by breaking down macromolecules into smaller building blocks in order to facilitate absorption by the body.

  • Laxatives: Products that relieve constipation and work in one of several ways, either by introducing fiber to the bowel, stimulating the bowel, or softening stools.

  • Stomach remedies and antidiarrheals: Products that relieve general nausea and settle the stomach and products that slow spasms of the intestine and thicken stool.

  • The stomach remedies and antidiarrheals segments have been combined, a change from previous Mintel Reports.

The following items are excluded from the scope of this report: Enemas, lactose-intolerance medications, emetics/anti-emetics, and home remedies.

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