Nutraceutical is any substance that is a food or a part of food and provides medical or health benefits. The term “nutraceutical” is used to describe these medicinally or nutritionally functional foods. Nutraceuticals, which have also been called medical foods, designer foods, phytochemicals, functional foods and nutritional supplements, include such everyday products as “bio” yoghurts and fortified breakfast cereals, as well as vitamins, herbal remedies and even genetically modified foods and supplements. Many different terms and definitions are used in different countries, which can result in confusion. The term “nutraceutical” was coined in 1989 by Stephen De Felice, founder and chairman of the Foundation for Innovation in Medicine, an American organization which encourages medical health research. He defined a nutraceutical as a “food, or parts of a food, that provide medical or health benefits, including the prevention and treatment of disease”. Cyanobacteria are aquatic and phytosynthetic organisms known for their rich contents of proteins. Spirulina (arthrospira) shows anticancer and antimicrobial (antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral) activities via the production of phycocyanin, phycocyanobilin, allophycocyanin and other valuable products. Spirulina can lower triglycerides, LDL Cholesterol and sometimes may raise HDL Cholesterol. Spirulina may have some anti-cancer properties, especially against a type of precancerous lesions of the mouth. Soybean is most important edible plant known for its seeds as a source of protein, oil and nutraceuticals. It contains essential amino acids and secondary metabolites such as isoflavaone, saponins, phytic acid, phytosterol. The presence of folic acid is an additional attraction, since the deficiency of this nutrient is a serious concern globally. Soya beans contain essential minerals like Copper and Iron that aid in RBC production. Due to its high dietary fibers, protein and low sugar amounts soya bean helps in controlling blood sugars and managing diabetes. Adding soya bean to your diet may help relieve you from prolonged episodes of insomnia as it contains Magnesium. Ginseng, as dietary supplement, plays a key role in disease prevention by modulating the immune function of human body. Extracts and bioactive compounds isolated from ginseng are studied for their various health promoting activities like antioxidant, antitumor, anti-hyperglycemic, skin protecting, anti-osteoporotic, anticancer, anti-infective and respiratory problems. Ginseng extracts and ginsenoside compounds from ginseng has beneficial antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It possesses potent antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties and may enhance the function of the immune system. Ginseng could help improve brain functions like memory, behavior and mood.

1. EXAMPLES OF
NUTRACEUTICAL DRUGS
A seminar on
Presented by:
Miss Shruti Ashok Salve
1st Year M.Pharmacy
Dept. of Pharmacognosy
Department of Pharmacognosy
MGV’s Pharmacy College, Panchavati, Nashik

2. LIST OF CONTENT
 Introduction to nutraceuticals
 Examples of nutraceutical drugs
 Review of Literature
 Chemical Constituents
 Medicinal and Health Benefits
 Marketed Products
 References

3. INTRODUCTION
● The term Nutraceutical was coined from Nutrition
and Pharmaceutical in 1989 by Stephen Defelice MD,
Founder and chairman of the foundation for
Innovation in Medicine.
● Nutraceutical is any substance that is a food or a part
of food and provides medical or health benefits.

4. EXAMPLES OF
NUTRACEUTICAL
DRUGS

5. Spirulina

6. Spirulina
● Synonyms: Blue geen algae
● Source of Spirulina: Spiral-shaped
microalgae grows naturally in
warm, fresh water lakes.
• Biological names: Spirulina platensis, Spirulina maxima
• Family: Oscillatoriaceae

7. Review of Literature
● Abdulmumin A. Nuhu, Spirulina (Arthrospira): An
Important Source of Nutritional and Medicinal Compounds,
Journal of Marine Biology, Volume 2013
Cyanobacteria are aquatic and phytosynthetic
organisms known for their rich contents of proteins. Spirulina
(arthrospira) shows anticancer and antimicrobial (antibacterial,
antifungal and antiviral) activities via the production of
phycocyanin, phycocyanobilin, allophycocyanin and other
valuable products.

8. Chemical Constituents of Spirulina
● Spirulina is protein-rich food product with approx. 55-70%
dry weight
● Carbohydrate content of around 15% dry weight.
● It also contains phycocyanin containing phycobiliproteins
which is spirulina’s active ingredient.
Phycocyanin
• In addition, spirulina also
contains several trace Minerals,
Vitamins B, Essential amino
acids, Carotenoids.

9. Health Benefits of Spirulina
● It has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
due to phycocyanin as its main active compound.
● Spirulina can lower triglycerides, LDL Cholesterol and
sometimes may raise HDL Cholesterol.
● Spirulina may have some anti-cancer properties, especially
against a type of precancerous lesions of the mouth.
● It lowers blood pressure level.

10. Health Benefits of Spirulina
● Spirulina suppliments have been shown to be very effective
against allergic rhinitis.
● It also supports weight loss.
● Spirulina also detoxifies the skin and reduces acne.
● According to one review, spirulina supplementation in doses
ranging from 0.8-8 gm daily could significantly reduce
fasting blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.

11. Marketed Products of Spirulina
MRM Nutrition Spirulina Tablets
& Spirulina Powder
Deyga Spirulina Matcha
Face Pack

12. HIMALAYAN ORGANICS
Vegetarian Spirulina
Capsules
Marketed Products of Spirulina

13. Soya bean

14. Soya bean
● Source: Soya bean is derives
from seeds of Glycine max (L)
● Family: Leguminosae
● Soya bean is known as Golden
bean or Superlegume of the
twentieth century.
● Cultivated in hot summer.

15. Review of Literature
● Shashank A. Tidke, D. Ramkrishna, S. Kiran, Nutraceutical
Potential of soybean: Review, Asian Journal of Clinical
Nutrition 7(20): 22-32, 2015
Soybean is most important edible plant known for its
seeds as a source of protein, oil and nutraceuticals. It contains
essential amino acids and secondary metabolites such as
isoflavaone, saponins, phytic acid, phytosterol. The presence of
folic acid is an additional attraction, since the deficiency of this
nutrient is a serious concern globally.

16. Chemical Constituents of Soya bean
● Soya bean holds Protein and Soyabean oil around 56%
of dry soyabeans by weight (36% Protein and 20%
Fats).
● The remainder consists of 30% Carbohydrates, 9%
Water and 5% Ash.
● Soyabean oil is good source of Vitamin E, Tocopherols
which are tremendous natural antioxidants.
● Soy oil serve as a good source of oleic and linoleic acid.

18. Health Benefits of Soyabean
● Soyabeans contain essential minerals like Copper and Iron
that aid in RBC production.
● Due to its high dietary fibers, protein and low sugar
amounts soyabean helps in controlling blood sugars and
managing diabetes.
● Adding soyabean to your diet may help relieve you from
prolonged episodes of insomnia as it contains Magnesium.

19. Health Benefits of Soyabean
● The impressive levels of Zinc, Selenium, Copper, Magnesium
and Calcium in soyabean helps in maintaining bone density.
● Soyabean is a fiber-rich food source that also contains
oligosaccharides, a carbohydrate which is essential for growth
of healthy gut bacteria, acting as a prebiotic.
● It contains linolenic acid, linoleic acid boost anti-inflammatory
effects and play a crucial role in brain and eye health.

20. Marketed Products of Soybean
Soy Isoflavons
Extract
Capsule
Urban Planter
Soya Lecithin
Liquid
AVODALE
Tablets

21. Ginseng

22. Ginseng
● Synonyms: Panax, Pannag, Man root, Devil’s shrub
● Biological source: It is the dried root of various
species of Panex like Panex ginseng (Korean ginseng),
Panex japonica (Japanese ginseng), Panex notoginseng
(Chinese ginseng) & Panex quinquefolium (American
ginseng)
● Family: Araliaceae
● Habitat: It is native to Northeastern Asia

23. Review of Literature
● Muhammad Riaz, Najm Ur Rehman, Rosana Manea, Ginseng:
A dietary supplement as immune-modulator in various diseases,
Trends in Food Science & Technology 83 (2019) Pg. No. 12-30
Ginseng, as dietary supplement, plays a key role in
disease prevention by modulating the immune function of human
body. Extracts and bioactive compounds isolated from ginseng are
studied for their various health promoting activities like
antioxidant, antitumor, anti-hyperglycemic, skin protecting, anti-
osteoporotic, anticancer, anti-infective and respiratory problems.

24. Chemical Constituents of Ginseng
● The major biologically active constituent are 20(S)-
protopanaxadiol and 20(S)-protopanaxatriol
● Triterpene saponins
● Essential oil containing polyacetylenes
● Sesquiterpenes
● Polysaccharides
● Nitrogen containing compounds
● Fatty acids, Carbohydrates & Phenolic compounds.

25. ● Ginsenosides are the second most abundant component
of ginseng that can be isolated.

26. Health Benefits of Ginseng
● Ginseng extracts and ginsenoside compounds from ginseng
has beneficial antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
● It possesses potent antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral
properties and may enhance the function of the immune
system.
● Ginseng could help improve brain functions like memory,
behavior and mood.

27. Health Benefits of Ginseng
● It may also be beneficial against Alzheimer’s disease, depression
and anxiety.
● Ginsenosides in ginseng seem to regulate inflammation, provide
antioxidant protection and maintain the health of cells, which
could help decrease the risk of cancer.
● Ginseng, particularly fermented red ginseng, may help increase
insulin production, enhance blood sugar uptake in cells.

28. Marketed Products of Ginseng
ILHWA
Ginseng Elixir
NUTRALITE
Ginseng Cherry
Plus Tablets
HIMALAYAN
ORGANICS
Korean Ginseng
Capsules

29. References
1. Abdulmumin A. Nuhu, Spirulina (Arthrospira): An Important
Source of Nutritional and Medicinal Compounds, Journal of
Marine Biology, Volume 2013
2. Shashank A. Tidke, D. Ramkrishna, S. Kiran, Nutraceutical
Potential of soybean: Review, Asian Journal of Clinical
Nutrition 7(20): 22-32, 2015
3. Muhammad Riaz, Najm Ur Rehman, Rosana Manea, Ginseng:
A dietary supplement as immune-modulator in various diseases,
Trends in Food Science & Technology 83 (2019) Page No. 12-30

30. References
4. Zubair Ahmed Ratan, Mohammad Faisal Haidere,
Pharmacological Potential of Ginseng and Its Major
Component Ginsenosides, Journal of Ginseng research, Res 45
(2021) Page no. 199-210
5. Constanza S. Carrera, Fernando Salvagiotti, Benchmarking
Nutraceutical Soyabean Composition Relative to protein and
Oil, Frontiers in Nutrition, August 2021, Volume 8
6. Bob Capelli, Gerald R. Cysewski, Potential Health Benefits of
Spirulina Microalgae: A Review, Nutra foods, 2010, 9 (2), 19-26

31. Thank You