nutraceutical
/ˌnuːtrəˈsuːtɪkəl/
noun
- A food or food product that provides health benefits beyond basic nutrition, often containing added vitamins, minerals, or other beneficial compounds.
- Many people take nutraceuticals like fish oil capsules to support heart health.
- She researched nutraceuticals to find a natural supplement for joint pain.
- The company sells a nutraceutical drink mix fortified with antioxidants.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or being a food product that has health-promoting properties.
- He wrote a report on the growing nutraceutical market.
- Nutraceutical ingredients like turmeric are popular in smoothies.
- The store has a whole aisle dedicated to nutraceutical products.