
Nutraceuticals are often single chemicals or extracts, which are normal nutrients or foods for the body. Hippocrates is quoted as saying 'let your food be your medicine' They are products that enhance healing by providing cells with a better environment for regeneration. They may be substances that get depleted in illness, or substances that enhance the immune system.
Nutraceuticals and dietary changes are often included as part of our treatment routines, particularly in chronic diseases.