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1. Mahatma Gandhi Institute Of Pharmacy
Presented By:
Afreen Hashmi
B.Pharm 4th year
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An
Presentation
On
Neutraceuticals

2. Contents
• Introduction
• Definition
• Classfication of Neutraceutical
• Natural Source
• Pharmacological condition
• Chemical nature
• Rational use of Neutraceutical

3. Introduction
• The term neutraceutical was originally defined by Dr. Stephen L.
DeFelice, founder and chairman of the Foundation of Innovation
Medicine (FIM).
• Neutraceutical = “Nutrition + Pharmaceutical”.
Pharmaceutical
Neutraceutical
Drug Used in the
treatment of disease
Nutrients that may
prevent disease

4. Definition
 According to Dr. Stephen L. Defelica in 1989.
“A Neutraceutical is any substance that is a food or a part of food
that provides medical or health benefits, including the prevention
and treatment of disease .”
Example: lycopene, beta-carotene, DHA, yeast.

5. Classification of Neutraceutical
Neutraceutical
Natural source
Pharmacological
Condition
Chemical
nature

6. Based on Natural source
Source Neutraceutical
1.Plant Tomato, Garlic, Fruit
2. Animal Shark liver oil, Cod liver oil
3. Minerals Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorous,
Copper
4. Micro-organism Yeast, Lactobacillus acidophius,

7. Based on Chemical nature
Chemical Groups Examples
1.Inorganic Mineral
sources
2.Probiotics
3.Prebiotics
4.Dietary fibres
5.Antioxidants
6.Phytochemicals
a. Fatty acid
b.Isopreniod
c.Lipids
d.Proteins
7.Herbs
Calcium, Magnesium, Copper
Yogurt, Lactobacillus
Digestive enzyme
Fruits, vegetables, grains
Lutin
Omega 3 fatty acid
Caroteniods
Sphingolipids
Soyaprotein
Aloevera, ginseng,green tea

8. Based on Pharmacological Condition
Condition Neutraceutical
1. Digestive support Digestive enzyme
2. Cholesterol lowering Garlic
3. Cancer prevention Green tea, flax seeds
4. Diabetic support Garlic
5. Immuno modulator Ginseng
6. Prostate support Tomato lycopenes
7. Arthritis support Glucosamine

9. Rational use of Neutraceutical
• Ensuring health and wellness
• Improving Athletic performance
• Enhancing personal appearance
• Avoiding Pharmaceutical
• Use to reduce the risk of developing a
chronic age related disease such as cancer,
heart disease, osteoporosis, etc.
• Boost the immune system.

10. THANK YOU