Interest in both psychedelic and functional mushrooms reached an all-time high in 2022.
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People really wanted to make shrooms this year – or were at least interested in them.
Interest in psychedelic therapy and psychedelic microdosing will reach all-time highs in both the U.S. and globally in 2022, according to Google. Searches for “mom” surged 3,200%.
Tabooed during the drug war, research into hallucinogens has boomed in recent years as scientists confirmed some evidence that they help alleviate symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Many clinical trials on the effects of psychedelics on mental health disorders are in the early stages, but the results are poised to shape the future of the $100 billion magic mushroom and MDMA industries, Insider previously said. reported to
In addition to magic mushrooms, ‘functional’ mushrooms, or fungi, used in alternative medicine systems, rumored to increase focus and reduce inflammation, have always been a hot topic in 2022. and functional mushroom derivatives, “nootropics,” only a handful of small studies have been conducted on these ingredients.
As new research reveals potentially harmful chemicals in cosmetics, more people are looking for natural alternatives to hair care.
Dove and TRESemmé recalled their dry shampoo this year after discovering trace amounts of a potentially carcinogenic chemical.
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With natural alternatives to shampoo going viral on TikTok in 2022, Cardi B made headlines this year by sharing her natural hair care tip: onions.
Google Search reflects food trends for hair. Interest in using grapeseed oil, sesame oil, and pumpkin seed oil for hair surged in the United States in 2022.
Interest in natural hair care alternatives grew after several studies shed light on potentially dangerous chemicals found in hair products. We identified a potential link between the chemicals they contain and uterine cancer, but some of the nation’s leading gynecologists have been skeptical before declaring these products to be a risk factor for uterine cancer. , stated that more data were needed.
Top hair care retailers such as Dove and TRESemmé recalled their dry shampoos after identifying trace amounts of benzene, a carcinogen found in gasoline and cigarette smoke. Yale University scientists working for the independent laboratory Valisure also found high levels of benzene in dry shampoos sold by 11 brands, including Sun Bum and Batiste.
High exposure to benzene can cause leukemia in people who work closely with chemicals, but studies found no link between benzene in cosmetics and cancer.
The cool curiosity movement continued to gain momentum as interest in non-alcoholic alternative beverages peaked this year.
Google searches for ‘non-alcoholic beer’ hit a record high in the US in 2022.
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Over the last few years, young people have led the “cold curiosity” movement. This encourages people to drink less and be more careful when choosing what to drink.
Interest in this movement continues in 2022, with Google searches for “low-alcohol beer” and “non-alcoholic beer” hitting all-time highs both in the U.S. and around the world. Search interest in drinking has doubled for him in the US at the same time.
A number of companies offering low-alcohol or non-alcoholic beverage alternatives are responding to the country’s move away from alcohol. Shops and bars have started offering more non-alcoholic beverage options this year. Large companies such as Whole Foods and Heineken are investing in alcohol-free food alternatives, insiders previously reported.
“We see this trend as a lasting one as we have seen both consumer demand and the desire of brands to meet that demand by offering new and interesting non-buzz formats.” Spirits, late last year. told me to
The dietary supplement market continues to expand post-pandemic despite delayed federal regulation.
Interest in dietary supplements continues to grow even after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Insiders have reported a steady rise in the nutritional supplement market in the wake of the pandemic, and that trend has continued this year. reached an all-time high.
Nutritionists generally discourage healthy people and those who have not been diagnosed with nutritional deficiencies from taking supplements. Because fruits and vegetables are cheaper, their fiber and other biochemicals are harder to replicate in tablets, and there is more clinical evidence supporting their health effects than dietary supplements.
Additionally, governments have taken a more laissez-faire approach to regulating supplements compared to prescription drugs. and identify side effects. Supplement manufacturers can’t say their products will cure disease, but they don’t have to show the Food and Drug Administration how their pills work before they go on sale.
More and more parents are interested in giving their children nutritional supplements.
Interest in “ADHD supplements for kids” doubled in 2022.
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A 2022 poll by the University of Michigan found that half of a nationally representative sample of 1,251 parents said they give their children supplements such as fish oil and probiotics, and parents told Insider that they are picky eaters. said they are increasingly relying on these pills to ensure they are getting enough nutrients.
Google search results also showed that interest in “ADHD supplements for kids” doubled in 2022, leading to more parents seeking supplements to help their children in 2022.
Physicians and nutritionists told Insider that parents should exercise caution before giving their children supplements, due to the lack of clinical data on the long-term effects of these pills on adolescents’ health.
“When something is unclear in the medical community, parents should make their own decisions, understanding the benefits and risks, and the fact that the medical literature is incomplete,” says a board-certified pediatrician in Florida. One Dr. Mona Amin said: .
