In past 20 years more scientific focus has been trained on the identification of Functional, novel and health promoting ingredients from nutraceutical sector, which will be beneficial for human health and useful to boost immunity within the human body. Functional foods are enriched components that may reduce the risk of chronic disease by providing health benefits beyond the traditional nutrients it contains and will help in nourishment and long-lasting benefits to the human body.
Nutraceutical has received considerable attention because of its positive effects on human body, its nutritive value, therapeutic effects and minimal or no side effects. Nutraceutical with reference to functional food has a major market potential in health-related sector and acting against various diseases and treatments. It has emerged as an alternative to modern medicine maintaining quality of life.
The purpose of this study was to understand the concept of nutraceutical and functional food by reviewing research papers, review paper, journals and Articles from reputed journals and objective was to explore this promising area of nutraceuticals and Functional food category for future exploration for therapeutic benefits of human kind.
