 What is a nutraceutical? Neutraceuticals are pharmaceutical forms, hills, powders, capsules, vials, etc., containing bioactive compounds in food as active principles. Bioactive phytochemicals have become a very significant source for ingredients in nutraceuticals. While the term nutraceutical may be relatively new, people have been relying on their ingredients for hundreds of years. For example, properties wrote that the leaves embark from willow tree-relieved pain and fevers, which now has become a staple over-the-counter drug that we know as aspirin. Wolfberry fruits have been used since ancient times in China to protect the liver, improve vision, strengthen weak legs, and promote longevity. For hundreds of years, the Plains Indians used echinacea to treat poisonous insect and snake bites, toothaches, sore throat, wounds, and communicable diseases such as monks, smallpox, and measles. It was also used by the Cheyenne, Choctaw, Comanche, Dakota, Mesawake Fox, Pawnee, Sioux, and Omaha tribes. Fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based foods are rich in bioactive phytochemicals that may provide desirable health benefits beyond basic nutrition to reduce the risk of development of chronic diseases. Flavonoids are a class of bioactives found in a variety of fruits which is shown to protect against cardiovascular disease and other age-related conditions. Glucosynolates are bioactive compounds found in brassica plants, especially crucifers such as broccoli. Studies have shown that diets high in these foods are associated with a reduced risk of cancer and improved vascular health. Isopronoids are a class of plant-natural products found in tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers and provide a rich source of high-value bioactives for human uses ranging from antibiotics, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory agents. The Professional Supplement Center offers a wide range of high-quality nutraceuticals. If you'd like to speak with our registered nurse or our knowledgeable staff about what nutraceuticals might be good for you, please give us a call or send us an email.