A Review on Nutraceutical

• Author(s): Gaikwad Sandhyarani
• Paper ID: 1713558
• Page: 1777-1782
• Published Date: 23-01-2026
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 9 Issue 7 January-2026

Abstract

Nutraceuticals, derived from “nutrition” and “pharmaceutics,” are food-based products that provide both nutritional and medicinal benefits. They include vitamins, minerals, herbal extracts, probiotics, and functional foods that help prevent and manage diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and obesity. By supplying essential nutrients and antioxidants, nutraceuticals support immunity, reduce inflammation, and protect against oxidative stress. They are classified based on their source, chemical nature, mechanism of action, and form. Despite their growing popularity, challenges remain in ensuring product quality, ingredient standardization, stability, regulation, and consumer awareness. Proper quality control and education are essential to ensure their safe and effective use. Overall, nutraceuticals bridge the gap between food and medicine, offering a natural and preventive approach to improving health and well-being.

Keywords

Nutraceuticals, Functional foods, Dietary supplements, Herbal products, Antioxidants, Antiinflammatory agents, Omega-3 fatty acids, Probiotics, Vitamins and minerals, Chronic disease prevention, Heart health, Diabetes management, Obesity, Cancer prevention, Immune Support, Personalized nutrition, Quality control, Standardization, Stability, Consumer safetyRegulation

Citations

IRE Journals:
Gaikwad Sandhyarani "A Review on Nutraceutical" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 7 2026 Page 1777-1782

IEEE:
Gaikwad Sandhyarani "A Review on Nutraceutical" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(7)