Exploring the Evidence: A Systematic Review of Nutraceuticals and its Application
Abstract
The core idea of Nutraceuticals is based on the intersection of two words “nutrition” and “pharmaceutical. Nutraceuticals are products of nutrition as well as medicine. Another definition would be a material that offers protection from various diseases or benefits the body physiologically. The nutraceutical field is divided into three sectors dietary supplements, functional foods and herbal/natural products. The most common commercially available nutraceutical products are β-carotene soft gel capsules (β-Carotene), Phytrol (Plant-derived sterols), Revital (Multivitamin and minerals), Yakult (Probiotics) etc. In this review article, neutraceutical products have been classified into various groups according to their sources, chemical nature, application availability etc. Due to their potential health benefits, numerous herbs and plants (also known as nutraceuticals) have been employed traditionally in traditional medical systems including traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurveda and other indigenous practices. In addition to their nutritional value for humans, nutraceuticals are an efficacious treatment and preventive measure for several diseases, includingobesity, diabetes, cancer, heart disease and osteoporosis, as well as other degenerative and chronic illnesses like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Nutraceuticals work by modifying signal transduction pathways, maintaining promoting cell proliferation, mitochondrial integrity and activating antioxidant defencesand modifying gene…
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