Author(s) Details:
Ismail. Y
Crescent School of Pharmacy, B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, GST Road, Vandalur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Yuvarani T
Crescent School of Pharmacy, B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, GST Road, Vandalur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Voleti Vijaya Kumar
Crescent School of Pharmacy, B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, GST Road, Vandalur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
This section is a part of the chapter: A Comprehensive Review on Nutraceuticals and Its Impact on Healthcare
The term “nutraceuticals” is derived from the words “nutrients” and “pharmaceuticals.” These products are also commonly referred to as “functional foods.” Nutraceuticals encompass a variety of products that can be added to one’s diet, including dietary supplements, herbal components, vitamins, refined foods such as sauces, grains, and beverages, and foods that have been fortified with additional nutrients. The purpose of nutraceuticals is to provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition and to potentially prevent or treat various chronic diseases. Functional foods are foods that have been developed or modified to provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition. These foods contain one or more compounds that have physiological and biochemical effects that benefit the human population. Hippocrates, a renowned physician from 2000 years ago, once said, “Let food be the medicine, and medicine be the food.” This quote highlights the importance of the link between food and health. Nutraceuticals, which are food products with health-promoting properties, have been found to reduce the risk of various harmful diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, heart disorders, hypertension, and more if they are consumed regularly. The utilization of formulated or fortified foods and dietary supplementation can assist individuals in improving their overall health. Furthermore, the expansion of nutraceuticals can be attributed to various factors, including public education, the use of renewable sources, cultivation and processing practices, environmental sustainability, and the availability of locally sourced ingredients. A nutrient is essentially anything that has physiological advantages or offers defenses against long-term disease. Unfortunately, there are many different ways to define nutraceuticals. Depending on how they are categorized and from country to regulated. The term “nutraceutical” was widely used in the United States, but there was no regulatory meaning. Nutraceuticals are “a product extracted or purified from the food, typically offered in pharmaceutical form not related with food and proved to have a physiological effect,” according to the Health Ministry of Canada, who updated its meaning. Additionally, it helps prevent chronic disease.
How to Cite
Ismail. Y, Yuvarani T, & Kumar, V. V. . (2025). A Comprehensive Review on Nutraceuticals and Its Impact on Healthcare. Pharmaceutical Science: New Insights and Developments Vol. 4, 77–98. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/psnid/v4/4613