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NUTRACEUTICAL 6 - Nutraceutical Product



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Nutraceutical Product



GARCINIA 藤黄属 Appetite control, weight management
Garcinia cambogia
DESCRIPTION
Garcinia is a medium to large evergreen tree. The fruit may resemble a small yellow or reddish pumpkin, or it may have a unique purple color. It has a distinctive sweet acid taste. When fully ripe it is too acid to eat fresh by itself. (It contains 16-30% (_)-hydroxycitric acid by dry weight, as well as other fruit acids.) It is used as a spice either, sprinkled over food, or dried and used in curries in place of limes or tamarinds. Its addition is said to make the food more "filling and satisfying."
Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) is a derivative of citric acid that is found in a variety of tropical plants including Garcinia cambogia and Hibiscus subdariffa. Laboratory and animal studies of HCA have produced results that indicate a potential for modulation of lipid metabolism; consequently HCA is an ingredient in some weight loss products and dietary supplements. However, a clinical study has demonstrated that HCA has no effect in terms of weight loss or reduction of fat mass.

One isomer of HCA, known as (2S,3R)-HCA, inhibits pancreatic alpha-amylase and intestinal alpha-glucosidase, leading to a reduction in carbohydrate metabolism in vitro. In a study in Zucker rats, which are genetically predisposed to obesity, Garcinia cambogia extract containing HCA showed that high doses led to significant suppression of epididymal fat accumulation, but also caused potent testicular atrophy and toxicity. However, this study has been criticized because of possible contamination of the HCA used and various design flaws. 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydroxycitric_acid
INDICATIONS
One researcher tried the fruit and said that "as little as one gram before each meal was extremely effective in reducing my own appetite and weight, and resulted in a definite sustained increase in energy and a weight loss for me of about one pound per day without any dieting. However, my results may not be typical." Significant research has been done on the effects of the purified active ingredient, (_)-HCA, in its sodium salt form, is considerably more powerful than the crude powder and has important additional functions. (_)-HCA has been shown in animal experiments to suppress both appetite and the formation of fats and cholesterol in the liver. In addition it results in an increase in LDL receptor activity in liver cells that can pull LDL cholesterol out of circulation. If further research shows that other mechanisms do not increase LDL production enough to compensate, then (_)-HCA is likely to be adopted as a cholesterol-lowering agent. There is no reduction in protein or muscle tissue to detract from the reduction of circulating fatty acids and total lipid levels in the body. Furthermore, there is an increase in glycogen production that may be the cause of the perceived energy increase mentioned above. Finally, (_)-HCA does not speed up metabolism or produce the side-effects of amphetamines, and does not create strong aversions to foods. In animal studies, (_)-HCA retained its full effectiveness in reducing food intake for one month of sustained use, and for 80 days of interrupted use.

PHYSIOLOGY
It is uncertain how (_)-HCA reduces appetite. Possibilities include feedback controls tied to glycogen and glucose levels in the liver (glucose sensitive fibers have been found in the vagus nerve within the liver). In experiments with Carbon-14-labeled (_)-HCA, C-14 was found in the brain and in the hypothalmus, the seat of appetite regulation. A mechanism of action in the hypothalmus has not yet been established. Studies show that (_)-HCA reduces fatty acid and cholesterol production in the liver by inhibiting the citrate cleavage enzyme (ATP: citrate oxalo-acetate lyase). This enzyme is required to cleave excess citrate into oxaloacetate and acetyl-CoA. Acetyl-CoA is the source of 2 carbon units required for fatty acid and cholesterol biosynthesis outside the mitochondria. (_)-HCA does not act inside the mito chondria, so normal energy production in the Krebs', or citric acid, cycle is not interrupted. The decrease in carbon unit availability for cholesterol synthesis results in increased activity of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors. The increased LDL-receptor activity results in significant increases in the amount of LDL cholesterol that is bound to the cells and degraded, reducing the LDL in circulation.

TOXICITY, CAUTIONS & CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Garcinia has been used safely as a food for centuries in many areas of tropical Asia. The acute LD50 values for (_)-hydroxycitrate in mice are: more than 2000 mg/kg (intraperitoneal); and more than 4000 mg/kg (oral). This is equivalent to 200 to 400 grams orally, or 7 to 14 ounces (depending on body weight), for adult humans.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
250 mg of (_)-hydroxycitrate (the active ingredient), 1/2 to 1 hour before each meal (45 to 75 minutes for tablets), 3 times a day. Adjust extract quantity depending on potency.

GRAVIOLA 刺果番荔枝 - From small evergreen trees, the thick, shiny leaves are used against diabetes and as a sedative and anti-spasmodic in Peru. Elsewhere in the Amazon jungle, the leaves are used to treat, cleanse and support the liver, treat catarrh, and are considered anthelmintic (destructive to worms), antidiarrheic, anti-asthmatic and digestive.
Annona muricata
Common Name: Graviola
Botanical Name: Annona muricata
Growing Area: : Caribbean and Central and South America

General Info
Graviola, also known as Soursop, can be found in such exotic places as the Amazon jungle and the Caribbean islands. Graviola has long been used around the world to support general well-being. And in recent decades, scientific research has uncovered even more exciting potential health benefits from Graviola.
The Graviola tree has large, dark green leaves and can grow to heights of 15 to 18 feet. The green, spiky, heart-shaped Graviola fruit has a unique flavor combining tart citrus notes with a sweet creaminess. The soft white flesh of this delicious fruit is favored for making juices, sherbets and other tasty desserts.

Nutrients & Applications
The Graviola fruit is high in carbohydrates, particularly fructose. It also contains significant amounts of vitamin C, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2. Scientists have been studying the properties of Graviola since the 1940s, and have discovered a unique set of phytochemicals called annonaceous acetogenins, which are only found in the annonaceae family (to which Graviola belongs). Among other things, these valuable phytochemicals have been found to have antiparasitic, insecticidal, and antimicrobial activities.
Graviola may aid with maintaining healthy digestion and normal body temperature. It is also known for its tranquilizing and sedative properties. Graviola leaves contain natural compounds that support the immune system and may promote healthy cell growth. Graviola may also help maintain normal blood pressure. 

LECITHIN - a look at the health benefits of Lecithin and its role in human nutrition 
Also Known as Phosphatidyl Choline (PC)
Lesitin, yang juga dikenal dengan fosfatidil kolina.
Lesitin (bahasa Yunani: lekithos - λεκιθος) adalah istilah yang biasanya digunakan sebagai sinonim untuk fosfatidil kolina, suatu fosfolipid yang menjadi komponen utama fraksi fosfatida pada ekstrak kuning telur atau kacang kedelai yang diisolasi secara mekanik, maupun kimiawi dengan menggunakan heksana.

Lesitin juga merupakan istilah sinonim dari senyawa organik lain yang sedikit berbeda:
Fosfatidil inositol
Fosfatidil etanolamina
Dalam aplikasinya, lesitin berada dalam kuning telur dan paling sering digunakan sebagai agen emulsifier yang dapat mencampur minyak dan air, seperti pada mayones. Hal tersebut dapat terjadi karena lesitin mempunyai kepala yang bersifat hidrofilik dan ekor yang bersifat hidrofobik.
Lesitin pada telur didominasi oleh kandungan fosfatidil kolina yang tinggi, gliserolfosfolipid, rantai panjang asam lemak tak jenuh, asam arakidonat, dan kandungan DHA yang tidak terdapat pada sumber lesitin lainya (seperti kacang-kacangan).
Lesitin secara komersil bisa diperoleh dengan kemurnian tinggi untuk aditif pangan ataupun tujuan medis. Selain itu, lesitin juga diketahui dapat membantu stabilitas dari mayones serta membuat mayones terlihat lebih tebal.
About Lecithin
Lecithin, or phosphatidyl choline, is a fatty substance called a phospholipid. It can be found in foods like soybeans, liver, oatmeal, cabbage, and cauliflower. This non-toxic substance is often used in foods and pharmaceuticals as an emulsifier or lubricant. Lecithin is composed of choline, inositol, and other substances, and it is a major component of all living cells. Lecithin's role, among other activities, is to regulate the nutrients entry and exit from the cells.

Nutritional Role of Lecithin
If one has an adequate diet, Lecithin is produced by the liver and is a key building block of cell membranes. It's many benefits may include lowering cholesterol and triglycerides, improving circulation, and helping with liver cirrhosis. Since Lecithin is a major source of choline, it is important to brain function and may reduce the progression of dementia and memory problems.

Health Benefits of Lecithin in Human Nutrition
  • For cellular health
  • For cardiovasuclar system
  • For memory and cognitive function
  • For immune system
  • For liver function
Usage Guidelines for Lecithin
There are no known adverse affects or toxicities. Using Lecithin in large amounts may cause gastrointestinal upset.

Lecithin Facts for Informational Purposes Only
Readers should not use this information for self-diagnosis or self-treatment, but should always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any major dietary changes. This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice.


Health & Wellness Library:  Index of Nutraceuticals Health Benefits
An informational resource about the health benefits of nutraceuticals in human nutrition

Nutraceutical Health Benefits Facts for Informational Purposes Only
 
Readers should not use this information for self-diagnosis or self-treatment, but should always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any major dietary changes. This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice.


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NUTRACEUTICAL 5 - Definition and Introduction



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Nutraceutical - Definition and Introduction
Corresponding Author:  Ekta K. Kalra, Nagpur College of Pharmacy, Wanadongri, Hingna Road, Nagpur 411110, Maharashtra, India. Phone: +91 0712-2646270; Fax: Not Forwarded;  Email: ektakkalra@rediffmail.com

ABSTRACT 
Dr Stephen  DeFelice  coined the term "Nutraceutical" from "Nutrition" and  "Pharmaceutical" in 1989. The term nutraceutical is being commonly used in marketing but has no regulatory definition. An attempt to redefine nutraceuticals and functional foods is  made in this  article. The proposed definitions can help distinguish between functional foods, nutraceuticals,  and dietary supplements. The  advantages and disadvantages of nutraceuticals are also briefly discussed. 

KEYWORDS:    nutraceutical, functional food, dietary supplement 

INTRODUCTION 
The term "nutraceutical"  was  coined from "nutrition" and "pharmaceutical" in 1989 by Stephen  DeFelice, MD, founder and chairman of the Foundation for Innovation in Medicine (FIM), Cranford, NJ.
According to DeFelice, nutraceutical can be defined  as, "a food (or part of a food) that provides medical or health benefits, including the prevention and/or treatment of a disease."
However, the term  nutraceutical  as commonly used in marketing has no regulatory definition.

I  propose to redefine functional foods and  nutraceuticals. When  food is being cooked or  prepared using "scientific  intelligence" with or without  knowledge of how or  why  it is being used,  the food is  called "functional food." Thus, functional food provides the body with  the required  amount of vitamins, fats, proteins, carbohydrates, etc, needed for its healthy survival.  

When functional food aids  in the prevention  and/or treatment of  disease(s)  and/or disorder(s) other than anemia, it is called a nutraceutical. (Since most of the functional foods act in some way or the other as antianemic, the exception to anemia is considered so as to have a clear distinction  between the two terms, functional food and nutraceutical.) Thus, a functional food for one consumer can act as a nutraceutical for another consumer. Examples of nutraceuticals include fortified dairy products (eg, milk) and  citrus fruits (eg, orange juice). 

The  DSHEA formally defined "dietary supplement" using several criteria. A dietary supplement: 
  • is a product (other than tobacco) that is intended to supplement the diet that bears or  contains one or more of the following dietary ingredients:  a vitamin, a  mineral, an herb  or other botanical,  an amino acid, a dietary substance for use by man to supplement the diet by increasing the total daily intake, or a concentrate, metabolite, constituent, extract, or combinations of these ingredients. 
  • is intended for ingestion in pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid form. 
  • is not represented for use as a conventional food or as the sole item of a meal or diet. 
  • is labeled as a "dietary supplement." 
  • includes products such  as  an approved new drug, certified antibiotic,  or  licensed biologic that  was marketed as a dietary supplement or food before approval,  certification, or license (unless the Secretary of Health and Human Services waives this provision). 
Thus, nutraceuticals  (as per the proposed definition) differ from dietary supplements in the following aspects: 
  • Nutraceuticals must not only supplement the diet but should also aid in the prevention and/or treatment of disease and/or disorder. 
  • Nutraceuticals are represented for use as a conventional food or as the sole item of meal or diet. 
A ray of "cure preference" in the mind of common patients revolves around nutraceuticals because of their false perception that "all natural medicines are good." 
Also, the high cost of prescription pharmaceuticals and reluctance of some insurance companies to cover thecosts of drugs helps nutraceuticals solidify their presence in the global market of therapies and therapeutic agents. 

The use of nutraceuticals, as an attempt to accomplish desirable therapeutic outcomes with  reduced side effects, as compared with other therapeutic agents has
met with great monetary success.
The preference for the discovery and production of nutraceuticals over pharmaceuticals is  well seen in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Some of the pharmaceutical and  biotechnology companies, which commit major resources to the  discovery of nutraceuticals include 
  • Monsanto (St Louis, MO), 
  • American  Home Products (Madison, NJ),  
  • DuPont (Wilmington, DE),  
  • Abbott Laboratories (Abbott Park, IL), 
  • Warner-Lambert (Morris Plains, NJ), 
  • Johnson & Johnson (New Brunswick, NJ),  
  • Novartis (Basel,  Switzerland), Metabolex (Hayward, CA), 
  • Genzyme Transgenic, 
  • PPL  Therapeutics,
  • Interneuron (Lexington, KY).
However,  with all of the aforementioned positive points, nutraceuticals still need support of an extensive scientific study to prove "their effects with reduced side effects."
This can  be achieved  by  the enactment  of  FIM proposed Nutraceutical  Research and  Education Act (NREA).
The NREA includes the creation of  a Nutraceutical Commission (NUCOM) specifically for the review and approval of nutraceuticals and the creation of a nutraceutical research grants program specifically for clinical research. As per FIM, the key elements of NREA should include a mechanism to create the exclusive rights to claims necessary for private investment in research and development, and the creation of appropriate channels for  the review, approval, and  regulation of new products and claims.We believe that in so doing the NREA should keep in check the cost of nutraceuticals and thereby assure access for everyone.

CONCLUSION
When a functional food aids in the  prevention and/or treatment of disease(s) and/or disorder(s) (except anemia), it is called a nutraceutical. The proposed definition can help form distinction between functional foods, nutraceuticals, and dietary supplements. 

REFERENCES 
1. Brower V. Nutraceuticals: poised for a healthy slice of the healthcare market? Nat Biotechnol. 1998;16:728-731. 
2. Zeisel SH. Regulation of "Nutraceuticals." Science. 1999;285:185-186. 
3. FDA/CFSAN resources page. Food and Drug Administration Web site. Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994. Available at: http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/dietsupp.html
4. Nelson NJ. Purple carrots, margarine laced with wood pulp? Nutraceuticals move into the supermarket. J Natl Cancer Inst. 1999;91:755-757. 
5. Whitman M. Understanding the perceived need for complementary and alternative nutraceuticals: lifestyle issues. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2001;5:190-194. 
6. Heyland DK. In search of the magic nutraceuticals: problems with current approaches. J Nutr. 2001;131(9):2591S-2595S. 
7. Elizabeth AC. Over-the-counter products: nonprescription medications, nutraceuticals, and herbal agents. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2002;45(1):89-98. 
8. DeFelice SL. FIM Rationale and Proposed Guidelines for the Nutraceutical Research & Education Act - NREA, November 10, 2002. Foundation for Innovation in Medicine. Available at: http://www.fimdefelice.org/archives/arc.researchact.html.


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NUTRACEUTICAL 4 - An Interview with Dr. Stephen DeFelice



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Stephen L. DeFelice, MD, is the founder and chairman of the Foundation for Innovation in Medicine, a non-profit organization established in 1976 to accelerate medical discovery by establishing a more productive clinical research community. He is also credited with coining the term “nutraceutical,” which is now in the Oxford English dictionary.

A graduate of Temple University, Dr. DeFelice received his MD from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He was an NIH fellow in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolic disease at Jefferson and a fellow in clinical pharmacology at St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center in New York City. Dr. DeFelice was the former chief of clinical pharmacology at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. He was a member of the Harvard School of Public Health's International Faculty on the management of biomedical research and the Tufts' Faculty on the principles of clinical research. He was also a member of the team that brought lithium into the U.S. and was the doctor responsible for its launch. His 40-year experience with carnitine, a naturally occurring substance with multiple medical benefits, sparked his interest and determination to encourage medical discovery. Largely through his efforts it is now FDA approved as an orphan drug for various types of carnitine deficiencies as well as for renal dialysis patients. He is currently involved in clinical research on carnitine in ovarian cancer patients. His experience taught him that the promise of medical technology is exploding but the barriers, costs and risks of clinically testing their promise, a critical step in medical discovery, are also exploding.

Health E-Insights: In 1989, you created the term “nutraceutical.” In your estimation, have nutraceuticals changed?

Dr. DeFelice: For the record I coined the term “nutraceutical” while strolling at the Piazza Navona late at night in Rome in the early 80s. A nutraceutical is a food or part of a food such as a dietary supplement that has a medical or health benefit including the prevention and treatment of disease. The best way to establish the effectiveness of a nutraceutical is in a clinical study. Poll after poll tells us that the American people understandably look to natural substances mainly to prevent and treat diseases such as cancer and heart disease. Of course, there are other uses such as improving energy levels by combining nutraceuticals with exercise. Because of the disappointing performance of pharmaceutical discovery ask yourself, when was the last cure? And with an increasing sophisticated population I am not surprised at all at the healthy rate of growth of the industry and its future prospects.

Health E-Insights: Did you expect the nutraceutical industry to grow to the size it has?

Dr. DeFelice: I believe that the supplement industry, except for a very brief period of time, is basically unchanged. Way back, the Foundation for Innovation in Medicine (FIM), held a number of nutraceutical conferences with the objective of changing the system. The food and dietary supplement industries are basically commodity low profit margin ones unlike the pharmaceutical industry, which is a high profit proprietary (patents and clinical research) driven one. In 1989, I persuaded Congressman Frank Pallone (New Jersey) to introduce the NREA or Nutraceutical Research and Education Act. The purpose was to encourage nutraceutical clinical research based on the principles of the Orphan Drug Act, which grants a company a right to make an exclusive claim on their product if it is demonstrated to be effective in a clinical study. For your information I brought carnitine, which is a nutraceutical and a pharmaceutical, in the U.S. and because of the Orphan Drug Act, managed to work with Dr. Claudio Cavazza of Sigma Tau to obtain FDA approval for rare fatal carnitine deficiency diseases mainly occurring in children. Unfortunately, there was no support from any quarter for the NREA.

Health E-Insights: In what direction do you see the supplement industry moving?

Dr. DeFelice: Largely because of our conferences, which stressed the importance of conducting clinical studies to determine whether nutraceuticals are reasonably effective and safe, companies did step up to the plate and sponsored clinical studies, a number of which were disappointing. But there were reasons for such results largely due to the fact that these studies were conducted using pharmaceutical standards, which are often times inappropriate for nutraceutical clinical studies. For example, let’s take vitamin E and its cardio protective effect which I reviewed in my book, The Carnitine Defense. A substantial part of my career has been in the pharmaceutical clinical research sector. With a trained eye to evaluate data, there is little doubt in my mind that the clinical studies supported by laboratory findings which I reviewed were impressively persuasive regarding its positive cardio protective effect. Then what happens? Clinical studies were conducted with vitamin E alone, which did not demonstrate clinical activity. But vitamin E, like a meal, does not work solely by itself. It works in combinations with other substances and the study should have been conducted with such combinations and not vitamin E alone. Make no mistake about it: the vitamin E story had a tremendous negative impact on the nutraceutical movement.

Health E-Insights: If you had the power to change the industry, what might you do?

Dr. DeFelice: If I had the power to change the industry I would urge them as they did with DSHEA, to gather their forces together to have the NREA enacted. This would not only bring more demonstrated clinical benefits for both healthy and patients, but also by establishing proprietary positions with their products, substantially increase the industry profit margins which could be used to further sponsor clinical studies. FIM is in the process of attempting to persuade Congress to pass the Doctornaut Act. We are now dealing with major congressional and other players for support. If enacted, this will inevitably lead to the same objectives of the NREA including studies on how nutraceuticals can increase the efficacy and safety of pharmaceuticals, a desperately needed initiative. I hope my nutraceutical colleagues will join me in supporting this effort. Visit the FIM website at www.fimdefelice.org for details.

Health E-Insights: What do you value most in your day-to-day life?

Dr. DeFelice: As I mentioned previously, what I value most is looking forward to the day. First thing in the morning, I take my specially prepared carnitine solution which fuels my energy supply. My main professional activity is to change our current anti-innovative medical discovery system to a positive one. I learned to hate disease as a young teenager and want to see the beast conquered. Unfortunately, I have not met anyone who hates disease. Our culture, unfortunately, accepts it with resignation. The Doctornaut Act and how to get Congress to pass it is what occupies the working part of my day and long walks and writing the rest. But then there is dinner time where good food, good spirits and good conversation, which I not only value, but demand.

Sheldon Baker wants to interview you. Contact Sheldon at sbaker@bakerdillon.com. Follow him on Twitter @NutraInk and visit his website at www.BakerDillon.com.

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NUTRACEUTICAL 3 - What are Nutraceuticals and do you need them?



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Dr. Stephen DeFelice is often credited with having coined the term nutraceuticals, also spelled neutraceuticals, in 1989. The word is a marriage of the two words nutrition and pharmaceuticals. It is often used to describe the many dietary supplements derived from plants that may have benefits to the body or may supply the body with essential fatty acids, proteins or other nutrients. As well, foods with such benefits may also be termed nutraceuticals, or functional foods.

Some fortified foods are examples of nutraceuticals or functional foods. For example milk fortified with vitamin D, or with enzymes that help digest milk for those that are lactose intolerant are considered functional. Orange juice fortified with Vitamin C or with calcium is another type of functional food. Typically, the label of nutraceuticals refers to dietary supplements. So in a sense, orange juice and milk that are fortified contain nutraceuticals and are thus functional foods.

Usually nutraceuticals are considered natural since they are prepared from food substances, and not from chemical reproductions of substances naturally found in food. Some women might use estrogens found in wild yams or soy. In this case, they are using nutraceuticals. Women who take chemically produced estrogen not made from plant or food substances are not using nutraceuticals.
A further distinction may be applied to products derived from plants that are used in the form of creams or lotions. These are often called cosmeticeuticals. Some women, for example, use wild yam extracted estrogen in a lotion form, and thus use a cosmeticeutical.

Some nutraceuticals are well known and widely accepted as beneficial supplements. This is particularly the case with folic acid. Women who take folic acid prior to getting pregnant significantly lower their risk of having a child with neural tube defects, for example.

Other nutraceuticals are used for their antioxidant properties, such as antifungals, antiseptics, or for anti-aging purposes. Some are used to lower cholesterol or reduce risk of heart disease, like fish oil and flaxseed supplements, which contain Omega-3 fatty acids.

Many vitamins, when derived from plants, are nutraceuticals, but that is only the jumping off point. Herbal supplements are now particularly popular and include things like black cohosh, kava, tyrosine, and resveratrol.

What must be understood about some nutraceuticals is that claims of these nutritional supplements may not be supported by research. In fact, almost the whole market of nutritional supplements is excluded from the kind of rigorous testing required to approve prescription medications. So some claims on nutraceuticals may be highly exaggerated or actually false.

As well, nutraceuticals need to be treated as medicine. They may potentially interact with each other or with prescribed medication. Some can have abortive effects on pregnant women or should not be consumed by children. One should ask one’s doctor before using nutraceuticals on a child or if one has certain conditions that might be harmed by certain nutraceuticals. Not all nutritional supplements are beneficial to all people, and some of them can be harmful to some people.

What are Nutraceuticals and do you need them?

You may have heard a lot about nutraceuticals in the health industry and wondered what it means and whether you need them added to your diet. The term, which is a hybrid of “nutrition” and “pharmaceutical,” refers to food-derived products that have strong health benefits and that have been isolated or purified from their original food state.
Some examples of nutraceuticals include alpha carotene and beta carotene (found in carrots and other produce), lutein (found in green vegetables), lycopene (found in tomatoes), omega-3 fatty acids (found in salmon), conjugated linoleic acid (found in cheese and meats) and lactobacillus (found in yogurt and other dairy products).

Do you need nutraceuticals?
In theory, you should be able to get all your required nutrients directly from the food you eat. But, sadly, most of our diets are very much lacking in essential nutrients. Supplementing your diet with nutraceuticals can help improve your health and, if you’re suffering from obesity, aid with your overall weight loss efforts.
U Weight Loss Clinics offer a weight loss program that features targeted nutraceuticals aimed at enhancing weight loss and improving overall health. These nutraceuticals address physiological ailments that commonly affect overweight individuals, such as poor detoxification, increased blood sugar and insulin levels, increased cortisol levels, inflammation, free radical damage, lowered metabolism, carbohydrate and sugar cravings, and increased appetite. In addition to treating these issues, U Weight Loss Intelligent Nutraceuticals™ can also help with a variety of medical conditions, including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, low thyroid function, polycystic ovarian syndrome, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.


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