author = {Prabu, Sakthivel. and Suriyaprakash, Timmakondu. and Kumar, Chellappan. and Kumar, Subramaniam.}, title = {{Nutraceuticals and their medicinal importance}}, journal ={International Journal of Health & Allied Sciences}, volume ={1}, number ={2}, pages = {47-53}, doi = {10.4103/2278-344X.101661}, year = {2012}, abstract ={Lifestyles of human beings have changed drastically due to the industrial age, increasing work, living speed, longer work schedules, and various psychological pressures, which have led to an increased incidence of diabetes, obesity, various cancers and vascular diseases. With recent advances in medical and nutrition sciences, natural products and health-promoting foods have received extensive attention in the public. To achieve better quality of life, people started eating more vegetables, fruits, dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, phytotherapeutical substances and other plant foods. The demand for nutraceuticals and phytonutrients has increased over the past few years and they are being used by people for various therapeutic outcomes. This article brings out the importance of nutraceuticals and their usage in various diseases and ailments.}, URL ={https://www.ijhas.in/article.asp?issn=2278-344X;year=2012;volume=1;issue=2;spage=47;epage=53;aulast=Prabu;t=6}, eprint ={https://www.ijhas.in/article.asp?issn=2278-344X;year=2012;volume=1;issue=2;spage=47;epage=53;aulast=Prabu;t=6} }