supplements

Extra nutritional intake

Supplements are things added to complete or enhance something else.

Dietary supplements—vitamins, minerals, herbs—are taken to supplement nutrition from food.

A newspaper supplement is an extra section, often on weekends.

To supplement income is to add to it: She supplements her salary with freelance work.

The verb and noun share the same spelling.

nutrition

vitamins

Essential organic nutrients

antioxidants · calcium · magnesium · zinc · iron · vitamin D · vitamin C · multivitamin · fiber · amino acids

enhancement

nootropic

Cognitive enhancement substance

focus · cognition · ginseng · ashwagandha · lion's mane · memory · concentration · alertness · mental clarity · ginkgo biloba

fitness

protein powder

Concentrated amino acid supplement

casein · glutamine · amino acids · mass gainer · electrolytes · nitric oxide · energy gel · post-workout · isolate · protein shake

alternative

naturopathy

Alternative healing using nature

traditional Chinese medicine · integrative medicine · homeopathy · detoxification · wellness · natural remedies · functional medicine · plant-based · tincture · adaptogenic

herbal

turmeric

Yellow rhizome spice

valerian · milk thistle · elderberry · ginkgo · St. John's wort · saw palmetto · black cohosh · garlic extract · green tea extract · astragalus

additive

fortification

Strengthening defenses or nutrients

vitaminized · mineralized · food additive · infused · boosted

Categories
Opposites
nutritional source

supplementswhole foods

Unrefined, unprocessed edibles

natural foods · fresh produce · whole grains · balanced diet · home cooking

completeness/sufficiency

supplementsessentials

Indispensable items or elements

fundamentals · basics · staples · necessities · foundation

addition vs. subtraction

supplementsreductions

Acts of lessening

subtractions · depletions · deficiencies · removals · diminishments

Phrases
Family

supplement, supplemental, supplementary, supplemented, supplementing, supplementation, supplementals

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