nutraceutical

nu·tra·ceu·ti·cal (ntr-st-kl)

n.

A food or naturally occurring food supplement thought to have a beneficial effect on human health.

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nutraceutical (nōōˈ·tr·sōōˑ·ti·kl),

n any food supplement that has health benefits in addition to its nutritive value. Also called
botanical supplement, ergogenic aid, functional food, herbal, medical food, or
nutriceutical.

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nutraceutical

a nutrient with drug-like properties but not legally recognized as a therapeutic agent.

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nutraceutical medicine

use of macronutrients, micronutrients and nutritional supplements as therapeutic agents.