Novel Nutraceutical Compounds

Historical studies of nutraceuticals revealed that therapeutic food superseded the herbal and pharmaceutical remedies in today’s era, and are now an established remedial therapy. They are in greater focus, along with their sources, either in organic or supplement form, due to their influencing biological effects. Some of the bioactive ingredients, such as phytochemicals including carotenoids and phytosterols, polyphenols, and Omega 3-fatty acids, are used as preventive medicines because of their established health benefits. Pertinent aspects of these nutraceuticals have been used in prevention and treatment of diseases, like coronary heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other chronic diseases, because they exerted antitumor, antioxidant, and antiinflammatory properties, which resulted in enhancement of the food industry across the world. Their rich source and mechanism of action in the body also influence the treatment therapy. Due to these potential roles, nutraceuticals are available in nanoparticle encapsulation to make them more bioavailable to the body.