Consumers thirsty for wellness solutions often want a product packed with healthy benefits – like hydration, energy boosts and cognitive enhancement – which they can consume daily.
That has resulted in the surge of functional beverage releases last year with 258 products boasting health-promoting claims, driving an unprecedented functional beverage frenzy. This trend should be closely observed as it fits within holistic wellness trends such as stress relief and immune support.
Zero-Proof Alternatives
If you’re not quite ready (or simply don’t wish) to ditch alcohol altogether, there are still options out there that can provide both buzzed and relaxing effects at once. Most nonalcoholic beverages tend to be fruit-forward and lightly sweetened with botanicals added for flavor and health benefits; others feature cocktail-inspired alternatives that you can mix with soda water or sparkling water – such as Ghia’s Original and Berry mixers from St Agrestis or their Phony Negroni made without alcohol which boasts all of the bitter botanicals and sweet citrus notes of its alcohol counterpart!
Brez’s ready-to-drink THC and CBD drinks offer something extra stimulating. Their technology breaks down hemp-derived cannabinoids into smaller molecules for a fun microdose that won’t leave you feeling sedated and lethargic like full edibles do. Furthermore, their options feature adaptogens, nootropics, or ingredients to aid in stress relief or mood enhancement.
Immunity Strengthening Infusions
IV therapy offers a more targeted way of supporting immunity. IV infusions like Myers’ Cocktail and other targeted immune booster treatments deliver key vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants like Vitamin C, zinc, Vitamin D3, glutathione etc directly into the bloodstream in order to bolster body’s natural defenses and help alleviate fatigue and oxidative stress.
Immunomodulating IV infusions have also been found to significantly alleviate symptoms associated with autoimmune conditions like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or inflammatory diseases like vasculitis or rheumatoid arthritis. Furthermore, immune-support infusions like high-dose Vitamin C have been proven to boost white blood cells, reduce flu symptoms faster and increase overall quality of life.
Vaccines also play an essential role in improving immunity by stimulating the body’s natural defenses by introducing harmless versions of pathogens that stimulate production of antibodies that neutralize and destroy them. Immunity-boosting infusions and vaccination are integral parts of an integrated wellness strategy to maximize overall health outcomes.
Plant-Based Energy Drinks
Consumers seeking alternatives to energy drinks high in sugar or artificial flavors have turned their focus towards plant-based energy drinks made with natural ingredients like tea leaves and green powders, in order to boost metabolism, increase focus, support immunity and digestion and even strengthen immunity. Beverage manufacturers have responded by creating plant-based energy beverages made of plant extracts such as tea leaves or green powders as a solution.
Physical instability of plant-based beverages stems from their multiphase dispersion systems (water and particulate matter with different densities). Particulates less dense than water such as lipid droplets or protein aggregates float, while those more dense such as starch granules and calcium carbonate granules sink.
Plant-based protein drinks may provide a complete source of essential amino acids when produced through proteolysis, due to the low molecular weight peptides produced through this process exhibiting desirable nutritional properties like antibacterial, radioprotective, hepatoprotective, antiobesity and insulin-sensitizing benefits [1]. For added stability these products can be treated via pasteurization, container sterilization treatment or ultra-high temperature treatments which increase bioavailability while decreasing oxidative fat degradation [2, 3].
Gut-Supporting Probiotic Sodas
Are You Searching For Low-Sugar Soft Drink Alternatives? Among their many promises is improved gut health through prebiotics (like chicory root fiber) or probiotics – bacteria strains which survive stomach acidity ( like those found in yogurt and water kefir)! These bubbly beverages make an attractive low-sugar alternative.
Olipop and Wildwonder contain adaptogen herbs and spices designed to aid digestion, while Poppi offers apple cider vinegar mixed with agave inulin for improved gut bacteria growth.
Don’t rely on these fizzy beverages as a replacement for eating whole foods; most contain less than 2 grams of the soluble fiber essential for maintaining gut health, adding unnecessary calories. A diet high in sugar, oils and processed foods may contribute to inflammation as well as digestive distress such as bloating, diarrhea, constipation or gas. For the best diagnosis and treatment plans consult your primary care provider.
