The Benefits of Nutraceuticals
November 24, 2008
What are nutraceuticals? The term is coined as a combination of the words nutrition and pharmaceutical. It can be defined as “a food that provides medical or health benefits”. Nutraceuticals started being manufactured for medicinal use in 1989.
Nutraceuticals have been shown to cure and prevent a wide array of ailments, from mild to serious medical problems. A headache is said to be stopped in its tracks by Butterbur or Feverfew. A backache can become less-severe using Devil’s Claw or Willow Bark. Anxiety is said to be tamed with kava or lavender. Depression can be lessened in severity using the nutraceuticals Sage and St. John’s Wart. Even your memory is said to improve if you use the nutraceuticals Gingko or Sage.
Nutraceuticals are also known as phytochemicals. They are not necessary for life, but help promote prevention of such diseases as heart diseases or cancer. These claims have not been evaluated or approved by the FDA.
Allyl Sulfides are said to help eliminate toxic chemicals. They are naturally found in onions, scallions, and leaks. Dithiolthiones are known to increase the activity of enzymes that help to detoxify the body. They are a natural substance found in the cruciferous family of vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts. Muscadine grapes are a source of a nutraceutical that can aid in helping to prevent cancer or lower blood-pressure.
Other nutraceutical examples are flavanoid anti-oxidants, alpha-linoleic acid from flax-seeds, anthocyanins from berries, and even psyllium seed husk. Consumers who are dissatisfied with drug costs and traditional healthcare are turning to nutraceuticals as an alternative.
You can easily find an array of nutraceuticals online, at a health-food store, or even at your nearest grocery store. There are some that boost your metabolism to aid in weight-loss. Usually, you will find nutraceuticals in the form of a pill or a tablet, but can also be in the form of a drink powder. Even some health-bars you can buy now contain nutraceuticals.
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