Expert Perspectives on Enhancing Analytical Methods for Multi-Ingredient Dietary Supplements (MIDS): A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT: The increasing demand for multi-ingredient dietary supplements (MIDS), driven by diverse consumer health needs, has introduced analytical challenges in product testing and quality control. These challenges stem from complex ingredient interactions, formulation variability, and the diverse physicochemical properties of the individual components. To examine these issues and explore practical solutions, this study employed semi-structured focus group interviews with 33 industry professionals and 10 analytical experts from academic and industry. Professionals reported major obstacles including the degradation or loss of trace components, interferences among ingredients, analytical difficulties with specific dosage forms, and the lack of standardized testing protocols. To mitigate these challen

SUBMITTER: Ko I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12607475 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature