Role of Nutraceuticals in Health Promotion
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Nutraceuticals are food product that provides health as well as medical benefits; including the prevention and treatment of disease. Few nutraceuticals are being used as pharmaceutical and a number of other being used and purchased by the general public as self-medication. Such products may range from dietary supplements to genetically engineered foods, herbal products and processed foods. Clinical research on nutraceutical product is going on for integrating and assessing information. The main aim of this article is to explore and discuss that a number of nutraceuticals can actually treat or prevent underlying causes of disease. This article outlines nutraceuticals with their therapeutic applications, adverse effects and interaction.
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تاریخ انتشار 2003