A term coined from a contraction of nutrition and pharmaceutical to mean a component of food that has bioactive effects. It is used in marketing and has no regulatory definition.
Products in capsule, tablet or liquid form that provide dietary ingredients, and that are intended to be taken by mouth to increase the intake of nutrients. Dietary supplements can include macronutrients, such as proteins, carbohydrates, and fats; and/or MICRONUTRIENTS, such as VITAMINS; MINERALS; and PHYTOCHEMICALS.
Phytochemicals, botanicals and other plant-based products intended to be taken by mouth.
Synonyms: Dietary Supplementations, Nutriceutical, Supplements, Herbal, Nutraceutical, Supplement, Food, Supplement, Herbal, Supplements, Dietary, Herbal Supplements, Food Supplement, Food Supplements, Nutriceuticals, Dietary Supplement, Neutraceutical, Supplementations, Dietary, Food Supplementations, Dietary Supplements, Supplements, Food, Neutraceuticals, Herbal Supplement, Nutraceuticals
Instance information
use FOOD, FORTIFIED to search DIETARY SUPPLEMENTATION 1995-97 & FOOD, SUPPLEMENTED 1975-97 ,98; DIETARY SUPPLEMENTATION was see FOOD, FORTIFIED 1995-97; FOOD, SUPPLEMENTED was see FOOD, FORTIFIED 1975-97 ,do not confuse with FOOD, FORTIFIED or FOOD, FORMULATED or FOOD ADDITIVES or FUNCTIONAL FOOD; coordinate IM with specific nutrient if relevant (IM)
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