Role of Nutraceuticals in Our health

Pharmacy
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   What is Nutraceuticals?

Nutraceutical is a term combining with “nutrition” (a nourishing food or food component) and “pharmaceutical” (a medical drug)

It is a food or food product that provides health and medical benefits including the prevention and treatment of disease.

Examples of nutraceuticals include:
  • Omega-3 fatty acids (in fish oil supplements)
  • Probiotics (in yogurts or supplements)
  • Vitamin D supplements
  • Turmeric (curcumin) capsules
  • Green tea extracts
   Effective Role of Nutraceuticals in our Daily  life :

  1. Omega-3 Fatty Acids

    • Supports heart health
    • Reduces inflammation
    • May help with depression and anxiety

  2. Probiotics

    • Supports gut health
    • Boosts immunity
    • May help with IBS symptoms

  3. Vitamin D

    • Supports bone health
    • May reduce risk of osteoporosis and depression

  4. Turmeric (Curcumin)

    • Anti-inflammatory properties
    • May help with arthritis and cognitive function

  5. Green Tea Extracts

    • Antioxidant properties
    • May support weight loss and heart health

  6. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

    • Supports heart health
    • May help with energy and exercise performance

  7. Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)

    • Supports joint health
    • May help with osteoarthritis

  8. Garlic Extract

    • May help lower blood pressure and cholesterol
    • Antimicrobial properties

  9. Ginseng

    • May improve energy and mental performance
    • Supports immune function

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Nutraceutical is quite a trending term recently, and many companies are pushing their products in this category.

Due to so much awareness about health and diet on the internet, people have switched to healthier consumer products.

Nutraceuticals are one of them, mostly used to treat nutritional deficiencies, but can grow in other domains.

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