Nutritional Supplements: An Overview

Abstract

There is need for those within the industry to become more vigilant in their use ofterminology with increasing consumer awareness as it applies to terms such asnutraceutical, functional, medical and novel foods. Dietary supplements have alsobeen developed to manage a variety of diseases. Recognition of variation in functionalfood and nutraceutical composition will provide opportunity for the industry to giveconsumers a variety of new products that can be developed for niche or specializedmarkets.