Functional fiber are isolated, nondigestable carbohydrate that are derived either from starch or sugars, they are an best alternative to gut health supplements as, they do the same thing of increasing the fiber content in the body so, that the bowel movement becomes easy and regular and the problem of constipation gets solved. Apart from regularizing the bowel movement functional fiber also, also helps in maintaining the blood level of the body after meals. As per the latest data published on the National Institute of Health (NIH) in 2009 about 60-70 million people in the U.S. are suffering from digestive problems. Keeping this in mind major supplement manufacturers in the U.S. are focusing to formulate functional fiber products which can help to prevent such health issues among consumers. The functional fiber market is still in its early stages of development and expected to grow in years to come. Industry giants are investing a huge chunk of their capital in R&D activities to come up with innovative products to stand out among competitors.

Growing healthcare investment in third world countries will create an opportunity for functional fiber products as local government in these regions is promoting a healthy lifestyle through improved treatment facilities and multiple healthcare projects. Asia-Pacific, Africa, and Latin America have seen a decline in the number of major medical cases related to the improper functioning of the digestive system. Established market players in developed countries are now focusing on these regions to increase their footprint in the years to come through developing and introducing new products in third world countries.

The global Functional Fibers market is increasing because of budding applications in the food and beverage industry. Some of the global key manufacturers and suppliers of Functional Fibers are- Ingredion Incorporated, Kelheim Fibres GmbH, Nutrition Products Pvt. Ltd.,  Advanced Functional Fabrics of America, SunOpta, Cargill, Incorporated., REMEDY HEALTH MEDIA, LLC, and,  CP Kelco U.S., Inc., . Except them, many more industrialists and manufacturers are showing a intense concern in the Functional Fibers market as the Digestion related problems are growing at a very wide pace, throughout the world and the people reliance over this product has also amplified down the line.