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  • Pharmacological Research
  • Nutraceuticals
  • Preventive Medicine

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  • Lifestyle and dietary changes are increasingly favored over pharmaceutical approaches for chronic diseases.
  • Nutraceuticals, positioned between food and drugs, are recognized for their health-promoting properties.
  • Metabolic syndrome, including conditions like hypercholesterolemia, is a growing global health concern linked to lifestyle factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the potential of nutraceuticals as a preventive and alternative strategy for managing health conditions.
  • To highlight the role of nutraceuticals in addressing metabolic syndrome and hypercholesterolemia.
  • To discuss the implications of nutraceuticals for healthcare costs and national health organizations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on nutraceuticals and their application in health management.
  • Analysis of the current regulatory status of nutraceuticals.
  • Examination of the nutraceutical approach to hypercholesterolemia and metabolic syndrome.

Main Results:

  • Nutraceuticals are emerging as key tools for preventing and managing pathological conditions.
  • A nutraceutical-based approach is gaining traction globally, particularly for metabolic syndrome.
  • Hypercholesterolemia, often linked to lifestyle, presents a significant opportunity for nutraceutical intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Nutraceuticals represent a viable alternative to conventional drug-based therapies for conditions like hypercholesterolemia.
  • The shift towards nutraceuticals aligns with preventive and lifestyle-focused healthcare strategies.
  • Further research and development in nutraceutical formulations can impact therapy costs and public health outcomes.