雞精營養補充品之發展趨勢與保健功效研究

隨著全球邁入高齡化社會，健康意識抬頭，營養補充品市場快速成長，其中雞精因其傳統保健形象與多重健康效益，逐漸在功能性飲品領域中占據重要地位。近二十年來，國內雞精市場已從傳統瓶裝雞精進化至滴雞精、機能性雞精、錠劑等多元化產品型態，並搭配中草藥或機能成分，以滿足不同年齡層與健康需求族群。根據產業數據，台灣雞精市場產值2023已突破新台幣45億元，且年成長率穩定上升，顯示雞精作為健康食品的接受度與發展潛力逐年提升。雞精作為一種富含肌肽（carnosine）、甲肌肽（anserine）、牛磺酸（taurine）及多種游離胺基酸的傳統營養補充品，具有抗疲勞、緩解壓力、增強免疫、改善認知功能及調節葡萄糖與脂質代謝等多重保健效果。研究顯示雞精可促進精神與體力恢復，降低血糖血壓水平，提升泌乳量，改善貧血症狀，並展現抗氧化及抗老化特性。本研究透過系統性文獻回顧，整合雞精的主要營養成分與其多面向保健功能，提供雞精產品開發與市場推廣的科學依據，以促進其在健康產業的應用。

With the global trend toward an aging population and increasing health awareness, the nutritional supplement market has experienced rapid growth. Among these products, chicken essence has gained a prominent position in the functional beverage sector due to its traditional image and multiple health benefits. Over the past two decades, Taiwan’s chicken essence market has evolved from conventional bottled products to diversified formats such as drip chicken essence, functional formulations, and tablet or capsule forms. These products are often combined with herbal or functional ingredients to meet the needs of various age groups and health demands. According to industry data, the market value of chicken essence in Taiwan surpassed NT$4.5 billion in 2023, with a steady annual growth rate, reflecting its growing acceptance and development potential as a health food.As a traditional nutritional supplement rich in carnosine, anserine, taurine, and various free amino acids, chicken essence offers a wide range of health-promoting effects, including anti-fatigue, stress relief, immune enhancement, cognitive improvement, and the regulation of glucose and lipid metabolism. Studies have shown that chicken essence supports both mental and physical recovery, helps reduce blood glucose and blood pressure levels, increases lactation, alleviates symptoms of anemia, and exhibits antioxidant and anti-aging properties. This study conducts a systematic literature review to integrate the key bioactive components and health functions of chicken essence, aiming to provide scientific evidence for product development and market promotion, thereby advancing its application in the health industry.