Nutraceuticals in Modern Pharmacy: Bridging Nutrition and Therapeutics

Abstract

Nutraceutical products encompass components of both nutrition and medications. Nutraceuticals are foods or food components that have a crucial role in altering and maintaining normal physiological functions, hence promoting human health. The final section of the assessment emphasises the substantial growth in the market value of nutraceuticals by citing numerous patents related to their application in agriculture and the treatment of various conditions. Nutraceuticals, in addition to their nutritional benefits, have demonstrated potential as supplementary therapy in the treatment and prevention of several illnesses, including cancer, by alleviating certain toxic side effects of radiation and chemotherapy. Innovative nanoformulation methods have demonstrated efficacy in addressing challenges during the development of new nutraceutical formulations. Mitigating the adverse effects of nutraceutical supplements may be achievable with previous awareness of various drug combinations. Enhanced health advantages from micronised dietary products and other nutraceutical supplements are an additional result of nanotechnology. This review article encompasses the latest significant findings from clinical studies on nutraceuticals, illustrating the therapeutic effects of bioactive chemicals present in nutraceuticals across many illnesses. Current demographic and health trends are the primary catalysts for the growth of the global nutraceutical market. Nutraceutical foods encompass a diverse range of herbal and natural components, such as dietary fibre, prebiotics, probiotics, polyunsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants, and others. Nutraceuticals have been utilised to address obesity, heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, arthritis, diabetes, cholesterol, and numerous other significant health concerns. Ultimately, the term "nutraceutical" has heralded a new era in health and medicine, wherein the food industry has evolved into a research-oriented sector.