B Pharmacy 8th Semester Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals Notes

B.Pharmacy 8th Semester Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals notes covering functional foods, phytochemicals, antioxidants, free radicals, public health nutrition, regulatory aspects (FSSAI, FDA), and quality standards. Exam-oriented notes for concept clarity and university exam preparation.

Bachelor of Pharmacy
Semester		8th Semester		Subject		Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals
Syllabus
Unit 1st	a. Definitions of Functional foods, Nutraceuticals and Dietary supplements. Classification of Nutraceuticals, Health problems and diseases that can be prevented or cured by Nutraceuticals i.e. weight control, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, stress, osteoarthritis, hypertension etc. b. Public health nutrition, maternal and child nutrition, nutrition and ageing, nutrition education in community. c. Source, Name of marker compounds and their chemical nature, Medicinal uses and health benefits of following used as nutraceuticals/functional foods: Spirulina, Soyabean, Ginseng, Garlic, Broccoli, Gingko, Flaxseeds
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Unit 2nd

Phytochemicals as nutraceuticals: Occurrence and characteristic features(chemical nature medicinal benefits) of following a) Carotenoids- α and β-Carotene, Lycopene, Xanthophylls, leutin b) Sulfides: Diallyl sulfides, Allyl trisulfide. c) Polyphenolics: Reservetrol d) Flavonoids- Rutin , Naringin, Quercitin, Anthocyanidins, catechins, Flavones e) Prebiotics / Probiotics.: Fructo oligosaccharides, Lacto bacillum f) Phyto estrogens : Isoflavones, daidzein, Geebustin, lignans g) Tocopherols h) Proteins, vitamins, minerals, cereal, vegetables and beverages as functional foods: oats, wheat bran, rice bran, sea foods, coffee, tea and the like.

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Unit 3rd	a) Introduction to free radicals: Free radicals, reactive oxygen species, production of free radicals in cells, damaging reactions of free radicals on lipids, proteins, Carbohydrates, nucleic acids. b) Dietary fibres and complex carbohydrates as functional food ingredients..
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Unit 4th

a) Free radicals in Diabetes mellitus, Inflammation, Ischemic reperfusion injury, Cancer, Atherosclerosis, Free radicals in brain metabolism and pathology, kidney damage, muscle damage. Free radicals involvement in other disorders. Free radicals theory of ageing. b) Antioxidants: Endogenous antioxidants– enzymatic and nonenzymatic antioxidant defence, Superoxide dismutase, catalase, Glutathione peroxidase, Glutathione Vitamin C, Vitamin E, α- Lipoic acid, melatonin Synthetic antioxidants: Butylated hydroxy Toluene, Butylated hydroxy Anisole. c) Functional foods for chronic disease prevention

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Unit 5th	a) Effect of processing, storage and interactions of various environmental factors on the potential of nutraceuticals. b) Regulatory Aspects; FSSAI, FDA, FPO, MPO, AGMARK. HACCP and GMPs on Food Safety. Adulteration of foods. c) Pharmacopoeial Specifications for dietary supplements and nutraceuticals
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Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals in B.Pharmacy 8th semester focuses on the role of functional foods and bioactive compounds in health promotion and disease prevention. The subject covers classification of nutraceuticals, public health nutrition, phytochemicals, antioxidants, free radicals, and their role in chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and ageing. It also includes regulatory aspects, food safety guidelines, quality standards, and pharmacopoeial specifications. These well-structured, exam-focused notes help students build strong conceptual understanding and prepare effectively for university examinations.

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