The article "The Role of Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals in Disease Prevention and Health Promotion" by Manisha Sharma et al. reviews the current evidence on the effects of key functional foods and nutraceuticals on various health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, inflammation, immunity, and metabolic health. The authors highlight the potential of functional foods and nutraceuticals to reduce morbidity and mortality from chronic illnesses through their bioactive components. They discuss the differences between functional foods and nutraceuticals, emphasizing that functional foods are processed foods with specific health benefits, while nutraceuticals are substances derived from food or plants that provide health benefits. The review covers clinical trials and experimental studies on foods like fatty fish, soy, cocoa, nuts, berries, and yogurt, as well as supplements such as probiotics, vitamins, omega fatty acids, and phytochemicals. The authors also address the regulatory landscape, safety considerations, and future research directions, emphasizing the need for further studies on mechanisms of action, optimal dosages, and consumer education. Overall, the article underscores the potential of nutrition-based lifestyle approaches to significantly impact public health by filling nutritional gaps, regulating disease pathways, and promoting protective responses.The article "The Role of Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals in Disease Prevention and Health Promotion" by Manisha Sharma et al. reviews the current evidence on the effects of key functional foods and nutraceuticals on various health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, inflammation, immunity, and metabolic health. The authors highlight the potential of functional foods and nutraceuticals to reduce morbidity and mortality from chronic illnesses through their bioactive components. They discuss the differences between functional foods and nutraceuticals, emphasizing that functional foods are processed foods with specific health benefits, while nutraceuticals are substances derived from food or plants that provide health benefits. The review covers clinical trials and experimental studies on foods like fatty fish, soy, cocoa, nuts, berries, and yogurt, as well as supplements such as probiotics, vitamins, omega fatty acids, and phytochemicals. The authors also address the regulatory landscape, safety considerations, and future research directions, emphasizing the need for further studies on mechanisms of action, optimal dosages, and consumer education. Overall, the article underscores the potential of nutrition-based lifestyle approaches to significantly impact public health by filling nutritional gaps, regulating disease pathways, and promoting protective responses.