Table 1.
Some key nutraceuticals, active compounds, and health benefits.
| Nutraceutical | Primary Active Compound | Health Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids [35,58,59] | EPA, DHA | Anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular health |
| Probiotics [91] | Various live bacteria | Gut health, immune support |
| Resveratrol [93] | Stilbenoids | Antioxidant, antiaging |
| Vitamin D [56,57] | Cholecalciferol, Ergocalciferol | Bone health, immune function |
| Flavonoids [36,94] | Quercetin, Kaempferol, Myricetin | Anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular health, anticarcinogenic, antioxidant |
| Curcumin [46,49] | Curcuminoids | Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant |
| Selenium [95] | Selenomethionine, Selenocysteine | Antioxidant, thyroid function, immune health |
| Coenzyme Q10 [89] | Ubiquinone, Ubiquinol | Antioxidant, heart health |
| Allicin (Garlic) [96,97,98] | Allicin | Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant |
| Anthocyanins [99,100] | Cyanidin, Delphinidin | Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant |
| Soy Isoflavones [101,102] | Genistein, Daidzein | Antioxidant, cardiovascular and bone health, menopausal symptom relief |
| Lycopene [103,104] | Lycopene | Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic, heart health |