Peptide, collagen supplements surge in India as experts flag thin evidence behind the hype

Brands like OZiva, HK Vitals and Isopure ride a booming nutraceuticals wave, but experts warn marketing outpaces proof. FMCG players reformulate for clean-label nutrition while regulators face calls to tighten labelling and quality oversight.

— Filed Sun, 19 Jul, 2026, 00:32 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

Peptide and collagen supplements are surging in India across brands like OZiva, HK Vitals and Isopure, but experts warn evidence lags marketing hype. FMCG players reformulate for clean-label nutrition; regulators urged to tighten labelling and quality oversight for the growing nutraceuticals category.

Why this matters

OZiva's push comes after HUL absorbed parent Zywie Ventures as a wholly owned subsidiary and named ex-Marico, Flipkart exec Koteshwar LN as CEO to lead its wellness expansion into supplements.

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