What Are The Nutraceutical Products?

What is nutraceutical first of all let's understand that in simple words, whatever nutrient you can consume through capsule and tablets nutraceutical.

 A nutraceutical product may be defined as a substance, which has physiological benefit or provides protection against chronic disease. Nutraceuticals may be used to improve health, delay the aging process, prevent chronic diseases, increase life expectancy, or support the structure or function of the body.

 Examples of nutraceuticals are natural foods, including antioxidants, dietary supplements, fortified dairy products, and citrus fruits, and vitamins, minerals, herbals, milk, and cereals.

Most often, nutraceuticals are grouped into four categories that include dietary supplements, functional food, medicinal food, and pharmaceuticals.

 Some popular nutraceuticals include ginseng, Echinacea, green tea, glucosamine, omega-3, lutein, folic acid, and cod liver oil. Majority of the nutraceuticals possess multiple therapeutic properties.