The term "Nutraceutical" was coined by combining the terms "Nutrition" and "Pharmaceutical" in 1989 by Dr. Stephen De Felice. Definition Of Nutraceuticals... A nutraceutical is any substance considered as a food, or its part which, in addition to its normal which, in addition to its normal nutritional value provides health benefits including the prevention of disease or promotion of health. Antioxidants are substance that can prevent or minimize cell damage caused by free radicals. These are live microbial feed supplement which improves intestinal microbial balance when administered E.g. lactobacilli such as L. acidophilus, gram +ve cocci such as enterococcus foecium etc. A non- digestible food ingredient that stimulates the growth or activity of number of bacteria in colon.

1. ARCHANA B. CHAVHAN
M.PHARM (QA)
KYDSCT’S COP SAKEGAON BHUSAWAL

2. HERB?
Plant or part of plant used to produce medicine, which may include
roots, stems, barks etc.
HEALTH FOOD?
A substance which can be considered as food which in addition to its
normal nutritional value provides health benefits including prevention
of disease or promotion of health

3. NUTRACEUTICALS

4. BACKGROUND
• The term "Nutraceutical" was coined by combining the terms
"Nutrition" and "Pharmaceutical" in 1989 by Dr. Stephen De
Felice.
Definition Of Nutraceuticals...
A nutraceutical is any substance considered as a
food, or its part which, in addition to its normal
which, in addition to its normal nutritional
value provides health benefits including the
prevention of disease or promotion of health.

5. Drugs used in the
TREATMENT of
diseases
Nutrients that
may PREVENT
diseases

6. Classification of nutraceuticals
1. Dietary fiber
2. Probiotics
3. Prebiotics
4. Antioxidants
5. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA)
6. polyphenols

7. Soluble fibre Insoluble fibre
This type of fiber dissolves in water
to form a gel like material
This type of fiber promotes the
movement of material through your
digestive system and increases stool
bulk
It can help lower blood cholesterol
and glucose levels
It can benefit to struggle with
constipation or irregular stools.
It is found in oats, peas, apples,
beans, carrots etc.
It is found in whole wheat flour,
wheat bran, vegetables such as
cauliflower, potatoes.

8. Lowers cholesterol level
Helps control blood sugar level
Normalizes bowel movements
Heps to maintain bowel health

9. • Antioxidants are substance that can prevent or minimize cell
damage caused by free radicals.
• Allium sulphur compounds: onions & garlic
• Catechins: red wine & tea
• Beta-carotene: pumpkin, mangoes, carrots
• Indoles: broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower
• Flavonoids: tea, green tea, citrus fruits
• Lignans: bran, whole grains and vegetables

10. 1. It is beneficial in cancer prevention
2. Antioxidant lower the cholesterol
3. Certain phytochemicals have beneficial effect
on heart diseases
4. Antioxidants such as Vit. C and Vit. E boost
our immune system

11. • These are live microbial feed supplement
which improves intestinal microbial
balance when administered
• E.g. lactobacilli such as L. acidophilus,
gram +ve cocci such as enterococcus
foecium etc.

12. 1. Probiotic can treat and prevent diarrhoea
2. Helps to balance the friendly bacteria in
digestive system
3. This can improve some mental health
conditions
4. Can reduce symptoms of digestive disorders
5. May help to boost immunity
6. Can keep heart healthy

13. • A non- digestible food ingredient that
stimulates the growth or activity of number of
bacteria in colon.
Bananas oats nuts tomatoes apple

14. 1. Support the immune system
2. Improve digestive health
3. Minimize risk of diarrhoea
4. Lower risk factors for heart diseases
5. Improves mental health
6. Increase absorption of calcium to bones

15. • Type of fat that body cannot make on its own
• They are essential fat
• Fish are the best source of omega-3-fatty acid
• There are two kinds of omega-3-fatty acids
• EPA- eicosapentanoic acid
• DHA- docosahexanoic acid

16. 1. Reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases
2. Reduces risk of sudden cardiac death caused by
abnormal heart rhythm
3. Reduces risk of blood clots
4. Lowers the triglycerides level (cholesterol)
5. Also raises the high density lipoprotein (good
cholesterol)
6. Prevent atherosclerosis
7. Lower blood pressure

17. • It is a cyanobacteria or blue-green algae which contains
numerous nutrients, adding vit. B complex, beta-carotene,
Vit.E.
1.It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
2.Its lowers bad LD level
3.It posses anticancer property
4.It also reduces blood pressure
5.In treatment of anemia and may improve muscle strength

18. 1. Used as anticancer
2. Natural immunity booster
3. Antioxidant
4. Antibiotic
5. Antidiabetic
6. In ayurvedic medicine used as expectorant,
carminative, anticoagulant, diaphoretic, diuretic
7. Used to treat upper respiratory tract infection
and digestive problems

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