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VOL. 11, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Growing usage of nutraceuticals in India: Advantages and limitations
Authors
Dr. Arati Chakra, Challa Nikhila Reddy
Abstract
The usage of nutraceuticals has experienced rapid growth over the last
decade, driven by increasing health awareness, rising lifestyle disorders,
urbanization, and digital health marketing. Aligning with the concept of
“prevention is better than cure”, nutraceuticals are the products that provide
physiological health benefits beyond basic nutrition. It includes dietary
supplements, functional foods, fortified products, herbal extracts, and
probiotics. In one hand their growing usage offers lots of preventive health
care support and economic growth, but in the other hand it also raises concerns
regarding safety, affordability, and scientific validation. This article
critically examines the drivers behind the rising consumption of nutraceuticals
in India and evaluates their advantages and limitations within the broader
public health and regulatory framework.
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Pages:155-158
How to cite this article:
Dr. Arati Chakra, Challa Nikhila Reddy "Growing usage of nutraceuticals in India: Advantages and limitations". International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, Vol 11, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 155-158
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