Seat No.: Enrolment No.
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
B.Pharm SEMESTER-VII • EXAMINATION SUMMER-2017
Subject Code: 2270008 Date: 10/05/2017
Subject Name: Nutraceuticals
Time: 02:30 PM to 05:30 PM Total Marks: 80
Instructions:
1. Attempt any five questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1

Define Nutraceuticals, classify it illustrating suitable examples, and elaborate enzymes.
06

Write a note on health food used in circulatory problems.
05

Describe in detail health benefits of Garlic.
05
Q.2

Give historical aspects and development of Nutraceuticals.
06

Give the differences between Probiotics and Prebiotics.
05

Write a brief note on Dietary Fibers.
05
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Q.3

Write about the botanicals used in prevention and treatment of Diabetes.
06

Enumerate mechanism of action, advantages and methods of biopotentiation.
05

Give a note on supplements used for prevention of Bronchitis.
05
Q.4

Explain about Nutraceuticals used as therapeutic agents in Liver disorders.
06

Write note on counterfeit prevention in nutraceuticals emphasizing on REID.
05

Write notes on piperine and cow urine as bio-availability enhancers.
05
Q.5

Explain nutritional content of seafood.
06

Describe in detail "Ginseng as a nutraceutical".
05

Write a note on health benefits of chlorophyll.
05
Q. 6

Give Guidelines for chronic toxicity studies of Nutraceuticals.
06

Write salient features on plastic containers in Nutraceuticals.
05

Write a note on health benefits of Flaxseed.
05
Q.7

Write a note on Current Good Manufacturing Practices for nutraceutical products.
06

Discuss about the botanicals used in treatment of ulcer.
05

Describe role of Taurine as an ingredient of Energy Drinks.
05