Nutraceuticals I

Catalog description

This course provides and introduction into nutraceuticals, their classification and scope. Students will be introduced to the various classifications of nutraceuticals and compare them to drug and biologic classifications. We will then delve into the phytochemical (i.e. bioactive component) of nutraceuticals and their role in health while highlighting the most popular therapeutic areas where nutraceuticals provide the most health benefits. Students will be introduced to multiple examples of nutraceuticals being sold on the market and the pharmacological mechanism of action of the bioactive component that results in health benefits. Although nutraceuticals provide numerous health benefits, safety and toxicity are important considerations which will be discussed in this course. Prerequisites: (NPS 500 or 5000 ) and (NPS 501 or 5010 ).