International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials
Nutraceuticals – A Review
Abstract
Nutraceuticals are the diverse product category with various synonyms used internationally. The term 'nutraceutical' has been part of the industry lexicon for a decade. Nutraceuticals are functional food ingredients and dietary supplements that are potential for health promotion and disease risk reduction. Although a myriad of bioactives are known to render the expected beneficial effects, the mechanisms involved are varied and may work individually or collectively in providing the effects. For example, phenolic compounds act as antioxidants or by mechanisms that are independent of their antioxidant activity. In addition, conjugation of bioactives with other active or inactive components may affect the activity of the resultant products.References (11)
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