THE ROLE OF THE PHARMACIST IN NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTATION

Abstract

The term nutraceutical is a hybrid of "nutrient" and "medicine." The term nutraceutical, which encompasses functional foods, includes dietary supplements that play a significant role in modifying and maintaining normal physiological functions. The definition and concept of nutraceuticals are subject to interpretation. The main reasons driving the nutraceutical market globally are the aging of the population and changes in individual health habits, establishing a general trend toward disease prevention rather than treatment. This prevention is applied to some of today's major health problems, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and hypercholesterolemia.