Review of Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements in Toxicology

Year : 2026 | Volume : 17 | Issue : 01 | Page : 08 17
    By

    Dharmesh P .Chavan,

  • Sunila A. Patil,

  • Sunil. P. Pawar,

  1. Student, B. Pharm, Department of Pharmaceutics, P. S. G. V. P. Mandal’s College of Pharmacy, Shahada, Maharashtra, India
  2. Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, P. S. G. V. P. Mandal’s College of Pharmacy, Shahada, Maharashtra, India
  3. Principal, Department of Pharmaceutics, P. S. G. V. P. Mandal’s College of Pharmacy, Shahada, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

This article explores the expanding role of dietary supplements and nutraceuticals in toxicology. Although they are widely consumed, there is little proof that using supplements or nutraceuticals can improve health in people who are eating a healthy diet. However, some of these products can be extremely toxic. Moreover, very few people tell their doctors they take supplements. Therefore, there is a high chance of negative drug-supplement interactions. An outline of the main nutraceutical and supplement products is given in this article. as well as information on known adverse effects and potential drug interactions. The review focuses on the balance between increasing health benefits and limiting hazards. Due to the detrimental effects of modern lifestyles on public health, herbal dietary supplements have gained popularity due to their medicinal and nutritional advantages. However, things like adulteration, contaminants, numerous substances, and inadequate processing or storage can all jeopardize their safety and effectiveness. Adverse clinical outcomes are still a major worry because regulation is laxer than for pharmaceutical medications. Common herbal supplements like aloe, green tea, ginseng, ginkgo, tongkat ali, flaxseed, St. John’s wort, and with ania are reviewed in this article along with their toxicological consequences. Uncontrolled supplement use can be harmful to one’s health. This article aims to the mechanism action behind these toxicities and regulatory challenges that come with assessing risk moreover. In which highlight some current trends and methods that can help enhance safety assessment to make medical professional and government agencies well informed decisions. Understanding the complex relationships between toxicology, dietary supplements, and nutraceuticals is essential for promoting public health and well-being.

Keywords: Nutraceutical, dietary supplement, toxicology herb drug interaction, safety assessment, pharmacovigilance

[This article belongs to Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science ]

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Dharmesh P .Chavan, Sunila A. Patil, Sunil. P. Pawar. Review of Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements in Toxicology. Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science. 2025; 17(01):08-17.
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Dharmesh P .Chavan, Sunila A. Patil, Sunil. P. Pawar. Review of Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements in Toxicology. Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science. 2025; 17(01):08-17. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjops/article=2025/view=233157


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Volume 17
Issue 01
Received 14/10/2025
Accepted 23/11/2025
Published 26/11/2025
Publication Time 43 Days
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