Nutraceuticals: The Indian scenario

Nutraceuticals and functional foods are primarily plant-based products, many being of herbal origin, that provide a dietary approach to tackling medical problems and to ensuring a healthy state. Clues to the existence and activities of these nutraceutical products can be obtained from the Indian anc...

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Published inINFORM Vol. 16; no. 9; p. 548
Main Authors Kothekar, Shrinivas C, Waghmare, Jyotsna T, Momin, S A
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Urbana AOCS Press 01.09.2005
Subjects
Dietary supplements
Functional foods & nutraceuticals
Medical research
Product safety
Regulation
India
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Summary:Nutraceuticals and functional foods are primarily plant-based products, many being of herbal origin, that provide a dietary approach to tackling medical problems and to ensuring a healthy state. Clues to the existence and activities of these nutraceutical products can be obtained from the Indian ancient and traditional system of medicine. Here, Kothekar et al discuss the status of nutraceuticals in the India.
ISSN:1528-9303