Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research

Nutraceuticals and Functional Medicine

Nutraceuticals represent a dynamic intersection between nutrition and pharmaceuticals, offering health-promoting compounds derived from natural sources. These compounds are isolated or extracted from foods and botanicals, and they offer potential benefits beyond basic nutrition. Nutraceuticals encompass a wide spectrum of substances, such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, probiotics, and bioactive compounds. Functional medicine is a patient-centered approach to healthcare that seeks to uncover the underlying factors contributing to health issues. Instead of focusing solely on symptoms, functional medicine delves into the intricate web of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that impact an individual's well-being.