Nutraceuticals: Recent Advances, Therapeutic Potential, and Future Directions – A Comprehensive Review

For health management, nutraceuticals are chosen based on the risk of toxicity and adverse effects of pharmaceuticals.Nutraceuticals avoid side effects and are natural dietary supplements. As a result, nutraceuticals hold certain advantages over conventional medicines. These products are broadly classified into three categories—nutrients, herbal formulations, and dietary supplements—based on their natural origin and chemical composition. To ensure the safety of dietary supplements as food items, they are regulated by the FDA. In India, the government introduced the Food Safety and Standards Act in 2006 to oversee the regulation of the nutraceutical industry. Herbal nutraceuticals serve as effective tools for promoting optimal health, enhancing longevity, and improving overall quality of life.They play a crucial role in combating both acute and chronic diseases that arise from nutritional deficiencies. This review highlights various recent developments and emerging perspectives on nutraceuticals, particularly focusing on their potential to influence disease progression based on specific medical indications