food supplements
Pills with nutrients
Food supplements are products intended to add nutrients to the diet—vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbs, or other substances.
They come as pills, powders, or liquids and are meant to supplement, not replace, regular food intake.
She takes fish oil supplements for heart health.
The industry operates with less regulation than pharmaceuticals, so quality and efficacy vary widely.
Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- fish oilMarine-derived nutritional supplement
- collagenStructural body protein
- glucosamineAmino sugar in cartilage
- chondroitinCartilage-building molecule
turmeric · curcumin · melatonin · ashwagandha · elderberry · echinacea · milk thistle · saw palmetto
Live microorganisms aiding digestion
- prebioticsFood for gut flora
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- enzymesReaction-speeding proteins
- lactobacillusAcid-producing beneficial bacterium
acidophilus · gut health · digestive enzymes · psyllium · inulin · fermented · microbiome · bloating
Of food consumption
- capsulesEncased doses of medicine
- tabletsFlat portable computing devices
- softgelsSoft-shelled oral capsules
- powderFine dry particles
liquid · tincture · dosage · potency · bioavailability · absorption · daily intake · label
Element twenty, builds bones
- ironElement twenty-six
- zincElement thirty
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
selenium · copper · manganese · chromium · iodine · phosphorus · boron · molybdenum
Concentrated amino acid supplement
- wheyLiquid from curdled dairy
- caseinDairy phosphoprotein for industry
- creatineMuscle energy compound
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
pre-workout · post-workout · recovery · muscle building · mass gainer · lean protein · glutamine · nitric oxide
Sight-supporting micronutrient
- vitamin BWater-soluble nutrient group
- vitamin CEssential water-soluble antioxidant
- vitamin DCalcium absorption enabler
- vitamin EFat-soluble antioxidant nutrient
vitamin K · thiamine · riboflavin · niacin · biotin · folate · cobalamin · retinol
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- guaranaAmazonian stimulant plant
- taurineSulfonic amino acid
- ginsengPerennial with tonic root
- macaPeruvian cruciferous root vegetable
coenzyme Q10 · energy gels · energy bars · carnitine · cordyceps · fatigue · stamina · alertness
omega-3
Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- fish oilMarine-derived nutritional supplement
- collagenStructural body protein
- glucosamineAmino sugar in cartilage
chondroitin · turmeric · curcumin · melatonin · ashwagandha · elderberry · echinacea · milk thistle · saw palmetto · joint support
probiotics
Live microorganisms aiding digestion
- prebioticsFood for gut flora
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- enzymesReaction-speeding proteins
lactobacillus · acidophilus · gut health · digestive enzymes · psyllium · inulin · fermented · microbiome · bloating · regularity
dietary
Of food consumption
- capsulesEncased doses of medicine
- tabletsFlat portable computing devices
- softgelsSoft-shelled oral capsules
powder · liquid · tincture · dosage · potency · bioavailability · absorption · daily intake · label · FDA
calcium
Element twenty, builds bones
potassium · selenium · copper · manganese · chromium · iodine · phosphorus · boron · molybdenum · electrolytes
protein powder
Concentrated amino acid supplement
amino acids · pre-workout · post-workout · recovery · muscle building · mass gainer · lean protein · glutamine · nitric oxide · pump
vitamin A
Sight-supporting micronutrient
- vitamin BWater-soluble nutrient group
- vitamin CEssential water-soluble antioxidant
- vitamin DCalcium absorption enabler
vitamin E · vitamin K · thiamine · riboflavin · niacin · biotin · folate · cobalamin · retinol · calciferol
caffeine
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
maca · coenzyme Q10 · energy gels · energy bars · carnitine · cordyceps · fatigue · stamina · alertness · endurance
- pet fooddog treats, kibble, treats, pate, premium
food supplementswhole foods
Unrefined, unprocessed edibles
balanced diet · staple foods · main courses · square meals · regular meals
food supplementswhole foods
Unrefined, unprocessed edibles
natural foods · fresh produce · organic produce · fresh vegetables
food supplementsstaple foods
Essential regular food sources
subsistence diet · bread and water · bare necessities · daily bread
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