NUTRACEUTICALS AND HEALTH-PROMOTING NATURAL PRODUCTS
Herbs and natural food supplements are widely used as health-promoting agents due to their safety, nutritional value and therapeutic benefits. These substances help prevent diseases, support immunity and improve overall well-being.
Nutraceuticals
Definition: Food components that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
- Boost immunity
- Reduce cholesterol and blood sugar
- Improve digestion
- Support cardiovascular health
Antioxidants
Protect against oxidative stress and free radicals.
- Prevent ageing
- Reduce cancer risk
- Improve immunity
- Support skin health
Probiotics
Live microorganisms that improve gut health.
- Improve digestion
- Reduce diarrhea
- Boost immunity
- Help IBS management
Prebiotics
Non-digestible food that promotes growth of probiotics.
- Improve gut bacteria
- Enhance mineral absorption
- Regulate blood sugar
Dietary Fibres
Plant carbohydrates that are not digested.
- Prevent constipation
- Lower cholesterol
- Support weight control
- Reduce colon cancer risk
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- Improve heart health
- Reduce inflammation
- Support brain function
- Reduce depression risk
Spirulina
- Boost immunity
- Rich in iron
- Detoxifies body
- Supports weight loss
Carotenoids
- Improve eye health
- Act as antioxidants
- Reduce cancer risk
- Promote skin health
Soya
- Reduce cholesterol
- Manage menopause symptoms
- Support muscle growth
- Rich protein source
Garlic
Source: Allium sativum
- Lowers cholesterol
- Antimicrobial action
- Boosts immunity
- Improves digestion
Dr. Saint Paul is a pharmacy educator, Pharm.D graduate, and academic content creator from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTUK), where he completed his Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree between 2015 and 2021.
He has more than 7 years of experience creating pharmacy educational content, writing study materials, and reviewing academic articles for pharmacy students. He has also contributed guest articles to pharmacy education platforms, including PharmD Guru.
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