With our increasing understanding of the nutritive value of various food items, and the basic biochemical roles that they play, we have come to appreciate Nutraceuticals food products in our regular diet. Nutraceuticals are foods containing scientifically produced ingredients having various health benefits.

Functional foods take the practice of food fortification one step further, in that they are foods with added nutrients which are designed to improve a specific physiological function in the body. The nutraceutical industry is regarded as the fastest growing sector in the food industry with volume up tenfold since 1995 and projections of a further worldwide increase are being made. And the industry has the potential to grow exponentially in India, as internationally.

5th Nutraceutical Summit the 5th edition of India's largest Industry event on Nutraceutical is scheduled from 28th - 30th October 2009, at The Lalit, New Delhi

The Nutraceutical Summit is today recognised as the most authoritative forum of India on Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods and Dietary Supplements. The event is organised by the premier scientific bodies of India, CSIR and CFTRI with MM Activ Sci-tech Communication Co. in association with leading associations like Pharmexcil, HADSA, IDMA, ADMA, OPPI and IDA.

The event will focus on the upgradation of existing products and processes in the industry. The portfolio of visitors at the 5th Nutraceuticals Summit will comprise of Delegates, Ingredients and Raw Materials, Natural and Herbal Medicines, Scientific Fraternity & Academia, Purchase Officers, International Business Representatives, Super Market/Retail Chain, Doctors and Nutritionists, Health Clubs and Fitness Experts, Regulators & Policy Makers, Country Representatives, Trade & Business Visitors, Personnel from Consultancy, Business & Marketing Services and many more.

The summit will bring together all the stakeholders in the Nutraceutical Industry -food and dietary supplement manufacturers, regulatory authorities, policy makers, scientists, nutritionists, dieticians, doctors, venture capitalists and investors.