Tag: Disease treatment

According to a 2018 review, nutraceuticals are used to address a wide range of pathological conditions, including diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease. By providing health benefits beyond basic nutrition, nutraceuticals offer a natural, food-derived approach to managing and preventing many chronic illnesses.

According to the National Institutes of Health, malnutrition is a significant concern in clinical settings, with prevalence ranging from 20% to 50% in hospitalized patients. This highlights the critical importance of therapeutic nutrition, where the major principle of therapeutic nutrition is providing customized, evidence-based dietary interventions to manage specific medical conditions and support patient health.