Abstract
Phytopharmaceuticals are the composite mixture of phytoconstituents present in the plants to enable them to produce therapeutic food supplements that could ultimately be used for enhancing human health and wellness by combating illnesses. Botanical-based products are the backbone of the health food market and various types of products have been developed and promoted. Nutraceuticals vary considerably in their chemical nature, physiochemical properties, and biological effects. Many of these nutraceuticals have the potential as functional or medical foods as a means of preventing or treating complex disorders like obesity, geriatrics, cardiovascular diseases. They embrace whole foods with health advantages other than basic nutrition, such as grains, beans, pulses, cereals, fruits, spices, vegetables, tea, coffee, etc. Phytopharmaceuticals should be validated from cultivation in the farm to manufacturing in the industry for quality, safety, efficacy, and regulatory requirements. This chapter highlights several factors involving the development of nutraceuticals and dietary supplements which should be considered for their global acceptance, including efficacy, safety, stability, and regulatory affairs.
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