nu·tra·ceu·ti·cal (n  tr -s t -kl)n. A food or naturally occurring food supplement thought to have a beneficial effect on human health. |
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.
botanical supplement, ergogenic aid, functional food, herbal, medical food, or
nutriceutical.
nutraceutical
a nutrient with drug-like properties but not legally recognized as a therapeutic agent.
nutraceutical medicine
use of macronutrients, micronutrients and nutritional supplements as therapeutic agents.
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