dietary supplement
Extra pill, daily
A dietary supplement is a product taken to add nutrients or other substances to one's diet—vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, or enzymes.
Supplements come as pills, capsules, powders, or liquids.
They're intended to complement food intake, not replace it: She takes a vitamin D supplement in winter.
In the U.S., supplements are regulated less strictly than pharmaceuticals.
Live microorganisms aiding digestion
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- fish oilMarine-derived nutritional supplement
- collagenStructural body protein
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
prebiotics · fiber · coenzyme Q10 · glucosamine · chondroitin · melatonin · digestive enzymes · gut health
Perennial with tonic root
- echinaceaImmune-support plant extract
- turmericYellow rhizome spice
- ashwagandhaAyurvedic adaptogenic root
- ginkgoAncient Chinese deciduous tree
milk thistle · valerian · elderberry · St. John's wort · saw palmetto · garlic extract · ginger · adaptogen
Concentrated amino acid supplement
- creatineMuscle energy compound
- wheyLiquid from curdled dairy
- pre-workoutExercise preparation supplement
- post-workoutAfter physical training
amino acids · casein · mass gainer · recovery · muscle building · endurance · performance · lean mass
Essential organic nutrient
- ascorbic acidEssential dietary nutrient
- thiamineVitamin B1
- riboflavinSecond B vitamin
- niacinB-vitamin for metabolism
biotin · folate · cobalamin · retinol · calciferol · tocopherol · multivitamin · B12
Element twenty, builds bones
- ironElement twenty-six
- zincElement thirty
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
selenium · copper · manganese · chromium · iodine · phosphorus · boron · molybdenum
Enclosed dose container
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- softgelPliable capsule for supplements
- powderFine dry particles
- gummySticky and soft
liquid · lozenge · chewable · effervescent · sublingual · time-release · dosage · serving size
probiotics
Live microorganisms aiding digestion
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- fish oilMarine-derived nutritional supplement
- collagenStructural body protein
antioxidants · prebiotics · fiber · coenzyme Q10 · glucosamine · chondroitin · melatonin · digestive enzymes · gut health · immunity
ginseng
Perennial with tonic root
- echinaceaImmune-support plant extract
- turmericYellow rhizome spice
- ashwagandhaAyurvedic adaptogenic root
ginkgo · milk thistle · valerian · elderberry · St. John's wort · saw palmetto · garlic extract · ginger · adaptogen · maca
protein powder
Concentrated amino acid supplement
- creatineMuscle energy compound
- wheyLiquid from curdled dairy
- pre-workoutExercise preparation supplement
post-workout · amino acids · casein · mass gainer · recovery · muscle building · endurance · performance · lean mass · gains
vitamin
Essential organic nutrient
- ascorbic acidEssential dietary nutrient
- thiamineVitamin B1
- riboflavinSecond B vitamin
niacin · biotin · folate · cobalamin · retinol · calciferol · tocopherol · multivitamin · B12 · vitamin C
calcium
Element twenty, builds bones
potassium · selenium · copper · manganese · chromium · iodine · phosphorus · boron · molybdenum · electrolytes
capsule
Enclosed dose container
gummy · liquid · lozenge · chewable · effervescent · sublingual · time-release · dosage · serving size · potency
dietary supplementwhole food
Unrefined, unprocessed edibles
staple food · balanced diet · whole foods diet · meal · main course
dietary supplementprescription drug
Medication requiring licensed authorization
pharmaceutical · prescription medication · controlled substance · evidence-based medicine · over-the-counter drug
dietary supplementfasting
Deliberate food avoidance
dietary restriction · elimination diet · caloric restriction · detox · cleanse
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