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A REVIEW ARTICLE ON NUTRACEUTICALS:-AN EMERGING FIELD IN HEALTH CARE
Sadhana Shahi*, Vaishnavi Joshi and Tejas Kothimbire
ABSTRACT
Since ancient times, humanity has harnessed the healing properties of natural materials to create medicines with various purposes. Dr. Stephen L. De Felice, in 1989, coined the term "nutraceuticals" to define substances that, beyond their nutritive value, provide health benefits and aid in disease prevention. Nutraceuticals, a fusion of "nutrition" and "pharmaceutics," have become a focal point in the realm of holistic health. This paper delves into the classification of nutraceuticals, considering traditional and non-traditional methods, sources, and marketed products. The therapeutic scope of nutraceuticals encompasses a broad spectrum, ranging from cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancer to allergies, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and more. The global surge in the nutraceuticals market is indicative of a paradigm shift in people's attitudes toward a healthier lifestyle. This trend is prominently observed in the rapidly growing Indian nutraceuticals market. Advancements in scientific fields such as Keywords: Nutraceuticals, Pharmaceuticals, Health, Therapeutic Scope, Nutrigenomics [Download Article] [Download Certifiate] |