Nutraceuticals in disease prevention and management: A systematic review
Shri Swami Samarth Institute of Pharmacy, At Parsodi, Dhamangaon Rly, Dist -Amravati (444709) Maharashtra, India.
Review Article
GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2025, 30(02), 163-178.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscbps.2025.30.2.0504
Publication history:
Received on 23 November 2024, revised on 08 February 2025; accepted on 11 February 2025
Abstract:
The word "Nutraceutical" describes food products that are both nutritionally and medically valuable, both as a whole and as individual components. Numerous metabolic and degenerative diseases are gradually becoming more prevalent in the contemporary population, most of them are caused by dietary inadequacies. Recently, people and health professionals have expressed a special interest in the pharmaceutical product known as "Nutraceuticals" for their nutritional renewal. India continues to be a developing country. Many people in rural areas suffer from non-communicable diseases and disorders as a result of a lack of knowledge about diet, food, and nutrition. An article about "Nutraceuticals" provides some information. In recent years, the market has demonstrated a growing interest in nutraceuticals. This article's main goal is to provide basic knowledge on nutritional supplements and the various ways they can be used to treat various illnesses. This article also covers important legal prerequisites for registering a nutraceutical product. It is an immune-boosting, natural antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, cardioprotective, and organ protective agent, among other health-promoting advantages. They ultimately promise a better quality of life, and the purpose of this study is to provide a summary of the current state of the science in this sector, which could help with the development of a more innovative research approach in the emerging field of nutraceuticals. Many more dietary aspects are described by the Ayurvedic method. The use of food as medicine and the concept of nutraceuticals to improve quality of life are examples of novel Ayurvedic techniques.
Keywords:
Nutraceuticals; Diseases; Herbal plants; Probiotics; Dietary supplements
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