Ayurvedic Food and Nutraceuticals - A review on understanding roles, food as medicine
Abstract
Nutraceuticals & dietary supplements are versatile in nature. They have become a necessity in the modern world. Nutraceuticals, a term combining the words nutrition and pharmaceutical, are foods or food products that provide medical benefits & health, including the prevention and treatment of disease. Nowadays, dietary supplements are available in the general market. Dietary supplements contain antioxidants, probiotics as well and natural oils, which help in managing health issues. This includes weight management, joint pain, sleep issues, BP, and other complications. When people do not get relief from pharmaceuticals, they move towards nutraceuticals or dietary regimens. Ayurveda mentions the benefits of Ahara for therapeutic purposes. It is easily available and cheap in kitchen remedies. The medical food that is available in the market is not satisfactory based on value and pharmaceutical standardization. Chemically purposed food is also harmful to the body. There is rich literary documentation on Ahara in Ayurveda. Research should be done according to disease and to maintaining good health. It is mentioned that if a man is practicing a wholesome diet there will be no need for medication. Likewise, the best available medicine will not be effective if he is not following dietary restrictions.
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