about nutraceuticals

1. FOOD AND NUTRACEUTICALS
BY: KIRTI SHUKLA
BACHELOR IN PHARMACY

2. WHAT IS NUTRACEUTICALS
 A nutraceutical or 'bioceutical' is a pharmaceutical
alternative which claims physiological benefits.
 In the US,"nutraceuticals" are largely unregulated, as
they exist in the same category
as dietarysupplements and food additives by
the FDA, under the authority of the Federal Food,
Drug, and CosmeticAct.

3. Classification of
Nutraceuticals
The food sources used as nutraceuticals are all natural and
can be categorized as
1. Dietary Fiber
2. Probiotics
3. Prebiotics
4. Polyunsaturated fatty acids
5. Antioxidant vitamin
6. Polyphenols
7. Spices (kalia AN, 2005)

5. CLASSIFICATION OF NUTRACEUTICALS:
Nutraceuticals are categorized on the basis of
foods available in the market.
1. Traditional nutraceuticals
2. Non-traditional nutraceuticals

6. 1. TRADITIONAL NUTRACEUTICALS:
Are simply natural with no changes to the food. Food
contains several natural components that deliver
benefits beyond basic nutrition, such as lycopene in
tomatoes, omega-3 fatty acids in salmon or saponins
in soy. Applications of traditional nutraceutical in
chronic disease.
They are grouped on the basis of;
I.ChemicalConstituents:
(a) Nutrients
(b) herbals
(c)Phytochemicals
II. Probiotic Microorganisms.
III. Nutraceutical Enzymes.

7. 2. NON-TRADITIONAL NUTRACEUTICALS
Are artificial foods prepared with the help of biotechnology.
Food samples contain bioactive components which are
engineered to produce products for human- wellness.They
are arranged into :
a)Fortified nutraceuticals
b)Recombinant nutraceuticals

8. THE RATIONAL USE OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS AND
NUTRACEUTICAL:
Nutraceuticals has proven their health benefits and disease
prevention capability, which should be taken according to
their acceptable recommended intake. In the present scenario
of self-medication nutraceuticals play major role in
therapeutic development.But their success depends on
maintaining on their quality, purity, safety and efficacy.
Nutraceuticals constitute a rapidly growing focus for research,
product development and consumer interest as well as
regulatory efforts in recent years.

9. The rational use of nutraceuticals can only be achieved by
improving the chance and mode of communication among the
patient and different health care professionals.
The communication must be based on Seeking the exact
knowledge of the individual (patient or consumer) about his
daily needs, his health history, his present diet routine
and life style.
It includes the following steps:
1. What need to be taken? (Based on the clinical assessment
of deficiency, ailment or disease condition).
2. How it is taken (whether it is taken with some food or
empty stomach, at what time it is taken).
3. How much is to be taken
(By analyzing the daily requirement)

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