Propensity for Peptides as nutraceuticals: a survey of the Nigerian Market
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. Over time, scientists have studied the potential of peptides as nutraceuticals by
measuring their bio functionalities. The aim of this study was to ascertain the potential of
isolated peptides as nutraceuticals in Nigeria using market availability. A market survey was
carried out to determine the willingness of citizens who possess buying power, to purchase this
product. The survey was conducted using survey monkey. 54.17% of the sample population
declared unlikelihood to purchase these bioactive peptides, 20.83% of this group had no idea,
of which most were men. Of the 45 and above age group, 55.5% declared high likelihood for
purchase of nutraceutical peptides. On the assumption that only the aging group subscribes to
nutraceutical peptides, there is little prospect of seeing these peptides being utilized to their
maximum potential in Nigeria for health maintenance. Hence enlightenment of the public is
necessary to increase acceptability and prospect of bioactive peptides as nutraceuticals.
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Q Science (General), QD Chemistry