Nutraceutical: An Emerging Pharmaceutical Towards Prevention of Diseases

Nutraceuticals, which are foods or parts of foods offering medical or health benefits, have gained significant attention for their safety and potential in preventing and treating diseases. They are particularly effective in maintaining health and combating nutritionally induced diseases, thus enhancing health, longevity, and quality of life. The article emphasizes the importance of adhering to healthy eating models and developing new nutraceuticals and functional foods. The nutraceutical industry is rapidly growing, especially in dietary supplements and natural, herbal products, with a growth rate of 19.5% per year. Additionally, nutraceuticals can address aging skin issues such as roughness, wrinkling, and loss of elasticity, which are exacerbated by various internal and external factors.