The Nutraceuticals: A Voluminous Torrent in Pharmaceuticals-coupling Health & Drugs
Vijay Sharma *
Department of Pharmaceutics, SRMSCET, Bareilly, U.P., India
Lalit Singh
Department of Pharmaceutics, SRMSCET, Bareilly, U.P., India
Navneet Verma
Faculty of Pharmacy, IFTM University, Moradabad, U.P., India
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The present review is focused on the nutraceuticals which are present in our surroundings having an excellent impact over the health of humans but are not known for their pharmaceutical use. Nutraceuticals include vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements, which may be herbs, enzymes, animal extracts etc. Various researchers have proved that nutraceuticals are having an important role in reducing the risk of various diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, Parkinson’s disease etc. with very few or negligible side effects.
Keywords: Nutraceuticals, drugs, dietary supplements, functional foods