Course description

Domain Track: Nutraceuticals

Nutraceuticals focus on food products that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition. This domain combines nutrition and pharmaceuticals to develop functional foods, dietary supplements, and fortified products aimed at promoting health and preventing disease. It involves the use of natural ingredients, vitamins, minerals, and herbal compounds to create products that support wellness. Nutraceuticals are increasingly popular in addressing chronic health conditions, boosting immunity, and enhancing overall well-being. The domain blends science, innovation, and health-conscious trends to meet the growing demand for preventive healthcare solutions.

What will i learn?

• CO1 To understand Functional foods and their effects on human health and the role of antioxidants, polyphenols, omega-3 fatty acids, to prevent different physiological disorders.
• CO2 To Understand the importance of personalized food with respect to nutrigenetics.
• CO3 To be able to design a drug molecule and identify its applications.
• CO4 To be able to analyze nanomaterials and use it as Bio-Pesticides and Biofertilizers,
• CO5 To be able to illustrate the structure of Protein, Pharmacophores