Nutraceuticals is a broad term that is used to describe any product that comes from food sources with extra health benefits, in addition to the basic nutritional value found in foods.
Definition of nutraceuticals
The definition of nutraceuticals generally depends on the source. They can be classified on the basis of their natural sources, pharmacological conditions, as well as chemical constitution of the products. Nutraceuticals are grouped in the following categories: dietary supplements, functional food and medicinal food.