Research: KLEIN and colleagues,

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Abstract

KLEIN and colleagues, Surgical Metabolism and Nutritional Laboratory, SUNY Health Science Center, University Hospital, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA review the 'rediscovery' and increasing scientific validation of the traditional use of 'nutraceuticals' such as honey, green tea, ginseng and vitamin supplements to enhance dietary nutrition .

Background

Hospital patients who are unable to eat receive parenteral or enteral nutrition. This is now also given to patients at home. Prior to the advent of nutritional support, the value of food was recognised for its medicinal ('nutraceutical') benefits. Owing to a growing database of evidence, conventional Western medicine is now starting to rediscover and accept the validity of using traditional 'alternative' nutraceutical remedies to enhance dietary intake. This review focuses on the effects of honey, green tea, ginseng and vitamin supplementation on the immune system.

Methodology

Results

Conclusion

Due to a growing database of evidence, nutraceuticals are becoming more widely accepted as an adjunct to conventional therapies for enhancing wellbeing.

References

Klein C et al. From food to nutritional support to specific nutraceuticals: a journey across time in the treatment of disease. Journal of Gastroenterology 35 (suppl 12): 1-6. 2000.

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