Will the Study on Antioxidant Rich Cloves Create a New Natural Health Trend?

A recent study has shown cloves to be the spice highest in antioxidants. Will the study on cloves create a new natural health trend? I hope not. Why? Every time one of these studies come out, the price of said health trend sky rockets. As a natural health advocate, I've known for many years about the high antioxidant power of cloves and other spices. They've always been a fast and inexpensive way to boost immunity and enhance overall good health. Remember when the price of berries hit the ceiling after similar studies? I can't afford for cloves to be the next natural health trend.

Why Does the Cost of Trendy Items Go Up?
Let's face it. People need to earn a living. People in this country also 'need' to have all the stuff everyone else has. In order to get that stuff, we need money. That's why, when a study like this comes out, the price of the new natural health trend raises significantly. People already involved in selling the new health trend decide they should be charging more for it. It's a more valuable commodity now. People who never did sell it are getting into the game. This effects availability. Less availability equals higher cost. I hope this study on antioxidant rich cloves doesn't create a new natural health trend.

Will the Price Go Down Eventually?
These new natural health trends come and go. Unfortunately, as the trend of antioxidant rich clove consumption wanes, the price stays high. In other words, prices never really go down once they're up. That's because the people making their living from these trends have adjusted their lifestyles according to their income. They're not giving up that profit margin. Who can blame them? If I was an instant millionaire, I wouldn't want to go back to my old life either. There's also an issue of the price being high at the source. In order for these people to make a profit, the price has to remain high or they can't afford to pay the grower.

What's So Special About Cloves?
At the risk of this new study on antioxidant rich cloves creating a new natural health trend, I must tell you, it's true. Cloves are and have always been known as the spice highest in antioxidants. It's not really new information, but the study proving the facts is a new one. New information also suggests that cloves may be useful in keeping foods fresh longer. This means they could be utilized as a food preservative in place of synthetic antioxidants. This sounds like a great idea to me. Natural is always better. I still hope antioxidant rich cloves don't become the latest natural health trend. Natural health used to be an economical choice. I just can't afford another natural health trend.

Sources:

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Antioxidant-ranking-could-enhance-future-studies

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-03/f-sf-cat031610.php

http://www.themedguru.com/20100319/newsfeature/clove-ranked-number-one-antioxidant-spice-86133030.html

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/7467112/Cloves-are-new-healthy-super-food-scientist.html