Nutraceuticals in Your Life
Whether they’re dietary supplements or used for treatment of condition, nutraceuticals play a vital role in our health. Large companies know this like Coca-Cola which plowed significant money into formulating new organic drinks with nutritional benefits. Diet Coke Plus is a flagship example of this. This is not a new phenomenon, Gatorade was spawned as performance drink in 1965 when the University of Florida football team consulted with the university physicians about certain treatments for heat exhaustion. In fact this would be recent history; ancient societies have study, used, and integrated nutraceuticals into their cultures.
Consider what you’re taking today. Then, Google its origin and you’ll be amazed at the rich heritage behind your supplements whether its in liquid or solid form. For example, during the 1500′s malnurished conditions, like scurvy, have exposed the need for citrus food in northern European societies. Ultimately, this lead to the vitamin C supplement. Feel free to share your findings.
