fortifiers
Things that reinforce
Fortifiers are substances added to strengthen or enrich something.
In food and nutrition, fortifiers are vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients added to products: The cereal contains iron and other fortifiers.
More broadly, anything that reinforces or bolsters can be called a fortifier—a stiff drink before a difficult conversation, or arguments that strengthen a case.
Essential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
- ironElement twenty-six
- zincElement thirty
magnesium · omega-3 · fiber · protein · probiotics · electrolytes · iodine · niacin
Decay-preventing substances
- emulsifiersAgents binding immiscible liquids
- stabilizersMechanisms ensuring steadiness
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
- pectinFruit-based setting substance
sweeteners · aspartame · saccharin · tartrazine · vanillin · benzaldehyde · lecithin
Sustained effort capacity
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- hardinessAbility to endure adversity
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
robustness · tenacity · perseverance · determination · steadfastness · backbone · mettle · resolve
Heavily defended military structure
- citadelFortified urban stronghold
- rampartFortified defensive wall
- bastionFortified defensive position
- bulwarkDefensive fortification or safeguard
stronghold · garrison · palisade · redoubt · stockade · parapet · barricade · bunker
Improvement through addition
- boostingIncreasing force or level
- amplifyingIncreasing strength or intensity
- augmentingIncreasing by addition
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
supplementing · bolstering · intensifying · elevating · upgrading · optimizing · improving · enhancing
vitamins
Essential organic nutrients
zinc · magnesium · omega-3 · fiber · protein · probiotics · electrolytes · iodine · niacin · riboflavin
preservatives
Decay-preventing substances
- emulsifiersAgents binding immiscible liquids
- stabilizersMechanisms ensuring steadiness
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
pectin · sweeteners · aspartame · saccharin · tartrazine · vanillin · benzaldehyde · lecithin
endurance
Sustained effort capacity
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- hardinessAbility to endure adversity
grit · robustness · tenacity · perseverance · determination · steadfastness · backbone · mettle · resolve · durability
fortress
Heavily defended military structure
bulwark · stronghold · garrison · palisade · redoubt · stockade · parapet · barricade · bunker · battlement
enrichment
Improvement through addition
- boostingIncreasing force or level
- amplifyingIncreasing strength or intensity
- augmentingIncreasing by addition
strengthening · supplementing · bolstering · intensifying · elevating · upgrading · optimizing · improving · enhancing · potentiating
whey
Liquid from curdled dairy
casein · multivitamins · shakes · capsules · powders · gummies
- energizerscoffee, caffeine, energy drinks, energy drink, espresso
- food additivesemulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, colorants, calcium silicate, lecithin
- nutrientsprotein, vitamins, fats, minerals, vitamin
- Health & Garden Additivesvitamins, minerals, fertilizers, compost, nutrients
fortifiersweakeners
Things that reduce strength
adulterants · diminishers · attenuators · sappers · impairers
fortifiersdestroyers
Fast armed naval vessels
demolishers · besiegers · attackers · sappers · breakers
fortifiersunderminers
Those who weaken secretly
demoralizers · saboteurs · destabilizers · discouragers · corrupters
- fortified foodsProducts with added nutrients
- fortified winesWines with distilled spirits added
- fortified compound
- fortified cerealsBreakfast foods with added vitamins
- fortified citySettlement with military defenses
- fortified townSettlement built for defense