Question

Science of Nutrition

Nutraceuticals have an interesting place in our lives. While in many cases anecdotal support for these compounds abounds, most people are unfamiliar with research being done to investigate the validity and safety of these compounds. These products are largely unregulated by FDA, similar to food supplements and additives

1) You will investigate a nutraceutical (name one).

2) Report your findings.

3) Would you advise friends to go for it, or to be careful while considering it, or to completely stay away from it?

Answer 1

Nutraceuticals means the food items derived from food sources which have more health benefits than usual food items.

1. Nutraceuticals include dairy products like milk, butter,cheese,etc.

2. This have more health benefits than usual food items like milk because the milk usually does not have much benefits as in dairy milk. This can provide health benefits and prevention from some chronic diseases. This includes the qualities of prevention and treatment of some diseases like certain cancers, blood pressure, cholesterol control, diabetes,etc. This is mainly due to peptides and proteins in milk.

3. I advise my friends and to go for it brcause it is healthy, energetic, provide prevention from diseases,provide health benefits ,etc.