megavitamin
/ˌmɛɡəˈvaɪtəmɪn/
noun
- A very large dose of a vitamin, often much higher than the recommended daily amount, used as a treatment or supplement.
- The health store sells megavitamin packs with ten times the usual amount of vitamin C.
- She took megavitamins to help boost her immune system during flu season.
- Some people believe megavitamins can prevent colds, but doctors warn against overuse.
adjective
- Relating to or involving very large doses of vitamins.
- He followed a megavitamin therapy plan recommended by his nutritionist.
- The clinic specializes in megavitamin approaches for chronic fatigue.
- Megavitamin treatment is controversial because of potential side effects.