Nutraceutical + supplements

Question 1

Nutraceutical definition

Answer 1

A food/ parts of a food that provide medical or health benefits, including the prevention and/ or treatment of disease.
Problems - the research that supports this
( a supplement could be a nutraceutical )

Question 2

what do Plant sterols help with ?

Answer 2

Plant sterols ( a nutraceutical ) are present in the blood and prevent cholesterol being absorbed. These can be found in activia probiotic yogurts.

Question 3

whats a probiotic ?

Answer 3

Live microorganisms (mostly bacteria and some yeasts) that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. They are often called “good” or “friendly” bacteria because they help keep your digestive system healthy.

Question 4

Common Sources of Probiotics:

Answer 4

Yogurt with live cultures
Kefir (fermented milk drink)
Kimchi
Miso
Kombucha (fermented tea)
Probiotic supplements

some of these products are relatively new and so we aren’t 100% sure of the benefits

Question 5

How Do Probiotics Work/ help ?

Answer 5

Probiotics help:
Restore the natural balance of bacteria in your gut
Improve digestion
Boost the immune system
Reduce harmful bacteria

Question 6

Supplement definition

Answer 6

A food, food component, nutrient, or non-food compound that’s purposefully ingested in addition to the habitually consumed diet with the aim of achieving a specific health and/or performance benefit.