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Neutraceuticals, dietary supplements and functional foodDefinitions
Neutraceuticals-food or ingredient that provides medical or health benefits
including prevention of disease or treatment
Dietary supplements- concentrated source of nutrients to maintain health or
prevent deficiency
Functional foods- food containing an ingredient that gives a health benefit
beyond its usual nutritional value
Who Takes Supplements?
Children 4-6 males 32% and girls 23%
Adolescents 15-18 13% and 22%
Adults 19-64 29% and 40%
65+ 28.7%
Types of Supplements
Vitamins and minerals (multi-complex)
Select vitamins and minerals that target a disease/health benefit
Pick me ups
Anti-oxidants
Amino acids
Fatty acids and oils
Bioflavonoids and phytoestrogens
Probiotics
Weight loss
Glucosamine and chondroitin (arthritis)
Stimulants
Anti-oxidants
Vitamins A, C and E
Selenium and zinc
Carotenoids and flavonoids
They counteract free radicals, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumorigenic, anti-
coagulant and anti-aging
No benefit in CVD and cancer but potential for AMD
Glucosamine
Naturally occurs in the body
Not really found in natural diet
Little evidence it benefits those with arthritis
Possible interactions with medications
UK Regulations
Cab be licensed or unlicensed
EFSA created in 2002 and implemented in 2003 in England
No medicinal claims are permitted
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