Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry
  • Year: 2018
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 3

An updated overview on food supplement

1NSHM College of Pharmaceutical Technology, Tollygong, W. B, Pin-700053

2Bharata Technology, Uluberia, Howrah, Pin-711316, W. B.

3JIS University, 81, Nilgaung Road, Agar para, Pin-700019, W. B.

*Corresponding Author E-mail: somsubhra.ghosh@nshm.com

Online published on 21 August, 2018.

Abstract

Nutrition plays a very important role in the development of human resource. Human resource is one of the streng ths of any stronger nation. A healthy population can lead the nation better in all the frontiers like education econ omics agriculture defence medical and other sciences in the Country. Therefore in all the countries depending on the nutritional status of the population and the availability of foods dietary guidelines are formulated. These diet ary guidelines are the steps enable the population lead a healthy life. Demand of the dietary supplements are incr easing on a greater fold in developing countries like the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) and some of the Asian countries and of course it has taken its own place in the developing world. In this project it's showing that various types of food supplements, like multi vitamins (vitamin A, B, C, D, E, K and B-complex vitamins), Calorie supplement, Protein supplement, Herbal supplement, Mineral supplement, Essential fatty acids, Bodybuilding supplements, Omega 3 Supplements. Their Advantages and Disadvantages. FDA regulatory history of food supplement. The market overview of India and other foreign countries. Here presenting the update overview of essentials and side effects.

Keywords

Classifications of Vitamins, Omega 3, Market overview, Safety and Risks