Seat No.: Enrolment
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
B.PHARM SEMESTER EXAMINATION -WINTER 2018
Subject Code: 2270008 Date: 28/11/2018
Subject Name: Nutraceuticals
Time: 10:30 AM TO 01:30 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 Health supplements. Discuss about need and scope of supplements.
06

Discuss about Botanicals used as Antidiabetics.
05

Write a note on role of Green tea as nutraceutical supplements.
05
Q.2

Discuss about current market trend in nutraceutical industry.
06

Enlist and discuss Nutraceuticals used as Hepatoprotectives.
05

Mention about Global regulatory agencies and bodies for Nutraceuticals.
05
Q.3

Explain nutritional content of Fish oils and Citrus fruits.
06

Give sources, chemical constituents and health benefits of spirulina.
05

Explain in brief about labeling and claims for nutraceuticals.
05
Q.4

Describe in detail "Vegetables as Functional food".
06
Explain medicinal effects and health benefits of Glucosamine.
05
Explain nutraceutical remedies in Cardio vascular disease
05
Q.5

Write a note on health benefits of Capsicum and grape Products.
06

Write notes on piperine and cow urine as bio-availability enhencers.
05

Differentiate in between Soluble and Insoluble Fibres.
05
Q. 6

Discuss the role of Probiotics and Prebiotics.
06

Write a note on current Good Manufacturing Practices for nutraceuticals.
05

Describe about Energy drinks of natural origin.
05
Q.7

Explain in brief Health benefits of Lycopene and Chlorophyll.
06

Discuss about sections of DSHEA act for Nutraceuticals.
05

Discuss role of health supplements in Osteoporosis
05