Isoflavones are good for health and market demand is increasing year by year

Isoflavones are a kind of plant secondary metabolite, mainly found in leguminous plants. Its chemical structure is similar to estrogen and can regulate human estrogen levels in both directions. The effect of isoflavones in regulating estrogen levels in the human body: When the estrogen level in the human body is too high, isoflavones occupy the receptor position in a “competition” manner, and at the same time exert a weak estrogen effect, reducing the estrogen level in the body; when the estrogen level in the human body is too low When low, isoflavones occupy estrogen receptors, exert a weak estrogenic effect, and increase estrogen levels in the body. In addition, isoflavones can also be used to treat cardiovascular disease.

In terms of human health, isoflavones have preventive and regulatory effects on various diseases including diabetes and obesity. In diabetes management, isoflavone compounds can reduce low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides and minimize the risk of cardiovascular disease. Additionally, isoflavones have preventive properties that can combat osteoporosis by inhibiting bone resorption and stimulating cartilage formation. The multiple benefits of isoflavones have increased the demand for isoflavones in the nutraceutical industry. It is expected that by 2027, the isoflavone market in the field of nutritional and health care products will exceed US$20.57 billion.

According to the “2021 Global and China Isoflavone Industry In-depth Research Report released by the Industrial Research Center, as consumers are becoming more and more Paying attention to one’s own physical health and the growing demand for health products, prescription supplements, organic foods and beverages have promoted the growth of the demand for isoflavones in the health care product market. The isoflavones market size exceeded USD 17.09 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 15.5% from 2021 to 2027.

​ ​ In the isoflavone market, isoflavone-rich non-GMO chickpeas occupy a portion. Chickpeas are widely used in the preparation of grain-free flour and are increasingly used in the baking industry. Chickpeas have many health benefits. The chickpea flour made from them is gluten-free and is an excellent source of dietary fiber, isoflavones and protein for the human body. The isoflavones can maintain and protect human bones. Additionally, consumers with intolerances to grain products can also consume chickpea flour. The growing market demand for non-GMO and gluten-free food products will drive the chickpea-based isoflavones market demand in the coming period. The global chickpea-derived isoflavones market is expected to exceed US$350 million by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of more than 16.5%.

Industry analysts said that with the significant growth of China’s national economy, domestic residents are paying more and more attention to their physical health, lifestyle and diet. Changes in habits have led to an increase in global demand for nutritional supplements, which may drive the growth of the isoflavones market. It is expected that by 2027, the isoflavone market in the field of nutritional and health care products will exceed US$20.57 billion.