ABSTRACT
Introduction and De nitions .................................................................................... 15 Modi cation in the De nition of Nutraceuticals ..................................................... 17 Nutraceuticals Market Scenario ............................................................................... 17 Prevention versus Cure ............................................................................................ 18 Galenicals versus Nutraceuticals ............................................................................. 19 Solo versus Concert Performance ............................................................................ 19 From Grocery Stores to Drug Stores .......................................................................20 Formulation Considerations .....................................................................................20 Pharmacological/Pharmacokinetic Evaluations ......................................................22 Challenges for Nutraceuticals: Establishing the Credibility of Nutraceuticals .......23 cGMP Manufacturing ..............................................................................................23 Niche Areas for Nutraceuticals ................................................................................24 Competing with or Complementing Pharmaceuticals .............................................24 References ................................................................................................................25
