nutraceuticals
Dietary health products
Nutraceuticals are food products or supplements marketed for health benefits beyond basic nutrition—fish oil capsules, fortified cereals, herbal extracts.
The term blends "nutrition" and "pharmaceutical," positioning these products somewhere between food and medicine.
The nutraceuticals industry has grown rapidly as consumers seek alternatives to prescription drugs.
The singular nutraceutical works as both noun and adjective.
Substances counteracting oxidative damage
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- flavonoidsPolyphenolic plant metabolites
- polyphenolsPlant-derived antioxidant compounds
carotenoids · phytochemicals · prebiotics · enzymes · glucosamine · chondroitin · melatonin · curcumin
Indian traditional medicine system
- naturopathyAlternative healing using nature
- integrativeCombining into a whole
- complementaryMutually supplying lacks
- herbalismPlant-based healing tradition
adaptogens · ashwagandha · ginseng · reishi · mind-body
Encased doses of medicine
- tabletsFlat portable computing devices
- powdersFinely ground dry matter
- gummiesChewy gelatin-based sweets
- softgelsSoft-shelled oral capsules
tinctures · extracts · dietary · dosage · formulations · bioavailability · standardized · concentrated
Safeguarding cardiac tissue
- neuroprotectiveGuarding neurons from harm
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- antidiabeticMedication treating high blood sugar
- cholesterol-loweringReducing blood fats
antiviral · antimicrobial · detoxifying · antiaging · longevity
Nutrient-dense dietary items
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- algaePrimitive aquatic photosynthesizers
- spirulinaEdible blue-green microalgae
- fermentedTransformed by microbial action
enriched · biofortified · kombucha · kefir · acai · chia · flaxseed · maca
antioxidants
Substances counteracting oxidative damage
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- flavonoidsPolyphenolic plant metabolites
polyphenols · carotenoids · phytochemicals · prebiotics · enzymes · glucosamine · chondroitin · melatonin · curcumin · lutein
ayurveda
Indian traditional medicine system
- naturopathyAlternative healing using nature
- integrativeCombining into a whole
- complementaryMutually supplying lacks
herbalism · adaptogens · ashwagandha · ginseng · reishi · mind-body
capsules
Encased doses of medicine
- tabletsFlat portable computing devices
- powdersFinely ground dry matter
- gummiesChewy gelatin-based sweets
softgels · tinctures · extracts · dietary · dosage · formulations · bioavailability · standardized · concentrated · encapsulated
cardioprotective
Safeguarding cardiac tissue
- neuroprotectiveGuarding neurons from harm
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- antidiabeticMedication treating high blood sugar
cholesterol-lowering · antiviral · antimicrobial · detoxifying · antiaging · longevity
superfoods
Nutrient-dense dietary items
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- algaePrimitive aquatic photosynthesizers
- spirulinaEdible blue-green microalgae
fermented · enriched · biofortified · kombucha · kefir · acai · chia · flaxseed · maca · moringa
regulation
Official rules governing conduct
efficacy · GMP · standardization · safety · marketing · consumer · evidence-based · research · patents · branding
- dietary productshealth foods, meal replacements, protein bars, protein shakes, protein powder
- health supplementssupplements, vitamins, herbs, probiotics, herbal remedies
- supplementsmultivitamins, multivitamin, vitamin, vitamin B6, minerals
- nutritionnutrients, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins
- health foodshealth foods, organic foods, whole foods, superfoods, organic produce
- holistic pet careherbal remedies, homeopathy, wellness care, natural healing, herbal medicine
nutraceuticalspharmaceuticals
Manufactured therapeutic substances
prescription drugs · chemotherapy · antibiotics · over-the-counter drugs · surgical intervention
nutraceuticalsemergency medicine
Urgent healthcare specialty
acute care · hospital treatment · crisis intervention · medical intervention · clinical treatment
nourish, nutrition, nourishing, nutrient, pharmacist, nutritional, malnutrition, nutritionists, nutritive