Any substance that is a food or part of food and provides medical or health benefits

1. Shri Vishnu College of Pharmacy
Autonomous
Affiliated to Andhra Univ., Visakhapatnam: Approved by AICTE, PCI, New Delhi, and recognised by APSCHE NBA (B.Pharm) &
NAAC Accredited
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MRA 204T(Unit-1)
NUTRACEUTICALS
Lets food be your medicine….
Presented by :
Ms. I. BHAVYA
Reg. No.: 222303
Department of Pharmaceutical.
Regulatory Affairs
Shri Vishnu college of Pharmacy
Under the Guidance of
Dr . Lakshmi Prasanthi
Nori
Professor
Department. Of Regulatory
Affairs

2. CONTENTS
1. Nutraceutical Meaning with Examples
2. Definition of Dietary supplements - Examples
3. Functional foods -Examples
4. Medicinal foods -Examples
5. Scope of nutraceuticals
6. conclusion

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Meaning of Nutraceutical:
• Nutraceutical is defined as any substance that is a food or part of a
food and provides medical or health benefits, including the
prevention and treatment of disease
• Nutraceutical products can be considered non-specific biological
therapies used to promote general well-being, control symptoms, and
prevent malignant processes
• The term “nutraceutical” combines the two words of “nutrient,”
which is a nourishing food component, and “pharmaceutical,” which
is a medical drug.
• The name Nutraceutical was coined in 1989 by Stephen DE Felice,
founder and chairman of the Foundation for Innovation in Medicine,
which is an American organization located in Cranford, New Jersey.
NUTRACEUTICALS

4. NUTRACEUTICALS
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Difference between Nutraceuticals V/S
Pharmaceutical

5. NUTRACEUTICALS
Some of the Examples of Nutraceutical products
• Vitamins and mineral supplements
Vit –A (Beta carotene)
• Additional supplements
Cod liver oil, primrose oil, glucosamine, garlic etc.
• Sports Products
Glucan –D (Heinz)
Glucose D (Dabur)
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6. Examples
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Nutraceutical substance
Food with higher
content
Mechanism of action
Allyl sulfur compounds Onions, garlic –
Isoflavones (e.g., genistein, daidzein)
Soybeans and other
legumes, apios
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Quercetin
Onion, red grapes,
citrus fruit, broccoli,
Italian yellow squash
Antiinflammatory
Capsaicinoids Pepper fruit
EPA and DHA Fish oils Antiinflammatory
Lycopene
Tomatoes and tomato
products
Antioxidant Activity
β-Glucan Oat bran Positive Influence on Blood Lipid Profile
β-Carotene
Citrus fruit, carrots,
squash, pumpkin
Antioxidant Activity
Carnosol Rosemary Anticancer
Curcumin Tumeric Antiinflammatory
Ellagic acid
Grapes, strawberries,
raspberries, walnuts
Anticancer
Monounsaturated fatty acids Tree nuts, olive oil Positive Influence on Blood Lipid Profile
Catechins
Tea, cocoa, apples,
grapes
Antioxidant Activity
Lignans Flax, rye
Soy protein Soybean Osteogenetic or Bone Protective

7. NUTRACEUTICALS
Example of Some commercially Available
Nutraceuticals in Market
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Categories of Nutraceuticals
 Most often, nutraceuticals are grouped into four categories that
include
– Dietary supplements
– Functional foods
– Medicinal foods
– Farmaceuticals 8

9. NUTRACEUTICALS
Dietary supplements
• The term Dietary supplement is defined in the Dietary supplement
Health and Education act (DSHEA) of 1994 , A dietary supplement is
a product intended for ingestion that among other requirements ,
contains a dietary ingredient intended to supplement the diet .
• In general a Dietary supplement is a product taken by mouth that
contains a dietary ingredient intended to supplement the diet such as
like : vitamins , minerals , amino acids, herbs and / or other botanicals
• Dietary supplements come in a variety of forms, including tablets,
capsules, gummies, and powders, as well as drinks and energy bars.
Popular supplements include vitamins D and B12; minerals like
calcium and iron; herbs such as echinacea and garlic; and products
like glucosamine, probiotics, and fish oils.

10. NUTRACEUTICALS
Examples…
• Vitamins
Vit –D, Vit –C,Vit-B12, Vit-B6,
Vit-A, K
• Probiotics
• Calcium, zinc , magnesium, niacin ,selenium
• Amino acids
• Omega 3 fatty acids
• Garlic
• Multivitamin
• Fish oil
• Biotin
• Echinacea 10

11. NUTRACEUTICALS
Examples of Dietary supplements available products in
the market
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12. NUTRACEUTICALS
Functional foods
• Functional foods including whole foods and fortified , enriched, or
enhanced foods , have a potentially beneficial effect on health when
consumed as part of a varied diet on a regular basis , at effective
levels.
• FDA, defines functional foods as “a food, which beneficially affects
one or more target functions in the body, beyond adequate nutritional
effects, in a way that is relevant to either an improved state of health
and wellbeing and/or reduction in risk of disease
• The three functions of food are: Nutrition absorption ,satisfying
psychological needs, and Physical adjustment
• It is divided into two wide categories: Conventional and modified
functional foods. Conventional functional Foods are composed of
natural or whole-food ingredients that provide functional substances
while modified functional is food or food products in which add
additional ingredients for specific health purpose 12

13. NUTRACEUTICALS
Examples ….
• Oat bran fiber,
• Soy protein,
• Fish oil fatty acids ,
• Probiotics and prebiotics,
• Plant sterols and stanols
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14. NUTRACEUTICALS
Examples of functional foods available in
market
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15. NUTRACEUTICALS
Medicinal foods
• Medical foods are foods that are specially formulated and
intended for the dietary management of a disease that has
distinctive nutritional needs that cannot be met by normal diet
alone
• A medical food must be a specially formulated and processed
product (as opposed to a naturally occurring foodstuff used in its
natural state) for the partial or exclusive feeding of a patient by
means of oral intake or enteral feeding by tube.
• Some examples of Medicinal foods are: special infant formulas,
formulations for metabolic disorders, oral rehydration products
or products for chronic diarrhea, and special nutritional formulas
for patients with diabetes, AIDS, kidney disease, or inborn
errors in metabolism.
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16. NUTRACEUTICALS
Examples…
Papaya. Often eaten to help with digestion.
• Turmeric. May assist with reducing inflammation.
• Moringa leaves. Consumed for their high level of vitamin C.
• Ginger. Known to help relieve nausea and indigestion.
• Licorice root Proven to prevent and relieve sore throat
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Examples of some Medicinal food product
Available in Market
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18. Comparison
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Dietary supplements Functional foods Medicinal foods
These are products intended to
supplement the diet and
provide nutrients such as
vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, or botanical extracts
These are whole foods or fortified foods
that offer health benefits beyond their
basic nutritional value. Functional foods
contain bioactive compounds that have
positive effects on physiological
functions or reduce the risk of chronic
diseases.
Medicinal foods are specifically
formulated or processed to provide
therapeutic benefits for managing or
treating specific medical conditions. They
contain ingredients or components with
known medicinal properties and are used
as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
Dietary supplements are
designed to bridge nutritional
gaps in the diet and support
overall health and well-being
They are typically modified or enriched
to provide specific health benefits
Medicinal foods are typically
recommended under medical supervision
and are targeted towards individuals with
specific health conditions.
They are not intended to
replace regular meals but rather
complement them by providing
specific nutrients that may be
lacking.
These foods are consumed as part of a
regular diet and are not intended to
replace meals or act as a substitute for a
balanced diet
Ex -multivitamins, fish oil
capsules, or protein powders
Ex-fortified cereals, probiotic yogurt, or
omega-3 enriched eggs.
Ex-special formulations for managing
diabetes, kidney disease, or malnutrition

19. SCOPE OF NUTRACEUTICALS
Nutraceuticals used in various diseases
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ATHRITIS
CANCER
DIABETIES
NUTRACEUTICAL
INFLAMATION
ALLERGY
CVS DISEASE

20. SCOPE OF NUTRACEUTICALS
CVS Disease
• Dietary fibres, antibiotics, omega-3-polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins,
minerals are for the prevention under treatment of CVS disease.
• Polyphenol (in grape) prevent and control arterial diseases
• Flavonoids (in onion, vegetables, grapes, red wine, apples, and cherries)
block the ACE and strengthen the tiny capillaries that carry oxygen and
essential nutrients to all cells.
• Rice bran contains both Lutein and Zeaxanthin, which improves eyesight
and reduces the chance of cataracts.
• The essential fatty acids, omega-3, omega-6, omega-9, and folic acid in
rice bran are used to promote eye health.
• Various nutraceuticals are used to treat CVS disease are:
Phytosterols, Polyphenols
Flavonoids, Vitamin E
Curcumin, Omega-3-fatty acids, Garlic.
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21. SCOPE OF NUTRACEUTICALS
Cancer
• Flavonoids, which block the enzymes that produce estrogen, reduce
estrogen-induced cancers.
• Prevent prostate/breast cancer a broad range of Phyto-pharmaceuticals
with a claimed hormonal activity, called “phytoestrogens” is
recommended.
• Lycopene concentrates in the skin, testes, adrenal, and prostate gland
where it protects against cancer.
• Various nutraceuticals are used to treat cancer are:
Chestnut, Berries
Soya, Green tea
Garlic, Ginseng
Tomato & red pepper.
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22. SCOPE OF NUTRACEUTICALS
Diabetes
• The use of ethyl esters of N-3 Fatty Acids may be beneficial in diabetic
patients.
• Docosahexaenoic acids (DHA) modulate insulin resistance and are also
vital for neurovascular development.
• DHA plays a key role in the development of eye and nerve tissues.
• Various nutraceuticals are used to treat diabetes are:
Antioxidant, Vitamin C
Calcium, Vitamin D
Carbohydrates, Fat, Protein.
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Obesity
• Obesity is a global public health problem and is defined as the “accumulation
of the unhealthy amount of body fat”.
• It is a well-established risk factor for many disorders like angina pectoris,
congestive heart failure (CHF), hypertension, hyperlipidemia, respiratory
disorders, osteoarthritis, cancer, and reduced fertility.
• Various nutraceuticals are used to treat obesity are:
Green tea
Chitosan
Beta-glucans
Inulin.
SCOPE OF NUTRACEUTICALS

24. SCOPE OF NUTRACEUTICALS
Gastro-intestinal disease
• Eating habits and trends in food production and consumption have health,
environmental and social impacts.
• Diet has implications on gut health. such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease.
• The human gut has the following functions:
(a) It breaks food down to nutrients,
(b) It facilitates the absorption of nutrients into the blood through intestinal walls, and
(c) It prevents foreign and toxic molecules from entering the bloodstream.
• Various nutraceuticals are used to treat GIT disease are:
Curcumin, Aloe vera, Garlic, Honey
Probiotics, Minerals, Carbohydrates, Omega -3- fatty acid. 24

25. Osteoarthritis
• Osteoarthritis is a debilitating joint disorder, is the most common form of
arthritis in the USA.
• It affects an estimated 21 million people in 2004
the direct and indirect healthcare costs associated with all forms of
arthritis were approximately 86 billion dollars.
• Various nutraceuticals are used to treat osteoarthritis are:
Olive oil
methionine
Collagen
Botanical extracts.
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SCOPE OF NUTRACEUTICALS

26. Health benefits of nutraceuticals
• It may increase the health value of our diet
• It may help us live-life longer
• It may help to avoid a particular medical condition
• It may present food for populations with special needs
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SCOPE OF NUTRACEUTICALS

27. 1. Explain briefly scope and opportunities in
neutraceutical market
2. Compare functional foods, dietary supplements,
Medical foods and give examples
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