Dr. Stephen L. DeFelice, founder and chairperson of the Foundation of Innovation Medicine Crawford, New Jersey, coined the term “Nutraceutical” from “Nutrition” and “Pharmaceutical” in 1989.Health Canada defines nutraceutical as: a product isolated or purified from foods, and generally sold in medicinal forms not usually associated with food and demonstrated to have a physiological benefit or provide protection against chronic disease. Nutraceuticals may be used to improve health, delay the aging process, prevent chronic diseases, increase life expectancy, or support the structure or function of the body. Nutraceuticals are supplements which are used for health purposes other than nutrition.