Nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, and functional foods have garnered substantial attention in recent years for their promising health benefits and involvement in potential well-being. Nutraceuticals comprise diverse food sources that offer additional health advantages over their fundamental nutritional composition. They frequently include bioactive substances, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytochemicals thought to positively impact health, such as lowering the risk of chronic illnesses and enhancing general well-being. Foods fortified with extra nutrients or bioactive substances to provide health advantages beyond their typical nutritional content are functional. Functional foods include specific components that promote health, maximize well-being, and prevent sickness. On the other hand, dietary supplements come in several formats, such as liquids, tablets, powders, and capsules. This chapter gives a detailed overview of these categories, including their respective roles in promoting health and well-being.

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General Concept on Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Dietary Supplements

  • Biswajit Mukherjee,
  • Manisheeta Ray,
  • Ashique Al Hoque,
  • Sandipan Mallick,
  • Alankar Mukherjee,
  • Mrinmoy Barman,
  • Laboni Das,
  • Shreyasi Chakraborty,
  • Leena Kumari

摘要

Nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, and functional foods have garnered substantial attention in recent years for their promising health benefits and involvement in potential well-being. Nutraceuticals comprise diverse food sources that offer additional health advantages over their fundamental nutritional composition. They frequently include bioactive substances, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytochemicals thought to positively impact health, such as lowering the risk of chronic illnesses and enhancing general well-being. Foods fortified with extra nutrients or bioactive substances to provide health advantages beyond their typical nutritional content are functional. Functional foods include specific components that promote health, maximize well-being, and prevent sickness. On the other hand, dietary supplements come in several formats, such as liquids, tablets, powders, and capsules. This chapter gives a detailed overview of these categories, including their respective roles in promoting health and well-being.