Affiliation:
1. Plant Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India
Abstract
Nutraceuticals are dietary supplements, utilized to ameliorate health, delay senescence, prevent
diseases, and support the proper functioning of the human body. Currently, nutraceuticals are
gaining substantial attention due to nutrition and therapeutic potentials. Based on their sources, they
are categorized as dietary supplements and herbal bioactive compounds. The global market for
nutraceutical is huge i.e. approximately USD 117 billion. Herbal nutraceutical helps in maintaining
health and promoting optimal health, longevity, and quality of life. Studies have shown promising results
of nutraceuticals to treat several diseases, such as cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular
diseases, etc. In the present review, an overview of various bioactive ingredients that act as
nutraceuticals (carbohydrates, lipids, edible flowers, alkaloids, medicinal plants, etc.) and their role in
health benefits, has been discussed. Further application of nutraceuticals in the prevention of various
diseases has also been discussed.
Publisher
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
Subject
Pharmaceutical Science,Biotechnology
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