Abstract

Nutraceutical combines the words "nutrition" and "pharmaceutical." Nutraceuticals, in general, are foods or components of foods that play a vital role in changing and maintaining normal physiological function in healthy individuals. Dietary fiber, prebiotics, probiotics, polyunsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants, and other types of herbal natural foods are used as nutraceuticals. Obesity, cardiovascular disease, cancer, osteoporosis, arthritis, diabetes, cholesterol, and other diseases may be prevented by nutraceuticals. Overall, the term "nutraceutical" has ushered in a new era of medicine and health, in which the food industry has evolved into a research-driven industry. The purpose of this article is to provide knowledge about nutraceuticals and their applications in various diseases.

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