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单词 nutraceutical
释义

nutraceutical

noun

nu·​tra·​ceu·​ti·​cal ˌnü-trə-ˈsü-ti-kəl How to pronounce nutraceutical (audio)
variants or less commonly nutriceutical
: a foodstuff (such as a fortified food or dietary supplement) that provides health benefits in addition to its basic nutritional value

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Supplements & medications Pets with mild to moderate anxiety may benefit from nutraceuticals—dietary supplements that also help with treating a variety of conditions—which can often be purchased over the counter or at a vet’s office. Hannah Harper, Health.com, 15 Apr. 2020 These substances are variously called nootropics, neurotropics, or nutraceuticals, none of which are very accurate names. Richard Cooke, The New Republic, 3 Sep. 2019 The lines between industries such as Big Pharma and Big Food are blurring—witness the growth of nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals. The Economist, 11 July 2019 So a lot of those companies either failed or tried to pivot to what is already a great business for algae, which is high-value products like food, nutraceuticals, proteins. Lynn Brezosky, San Antonio Express-News, 27 June 2018 Black has accounts with compounding pharmacies that sell and supply him with nutraceuticals under that license. Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle, 13 June 2018 Awbrey, now 60, turned to an organization that helps people get off addictive drugs with tapering suggestions, nutraceuticals (medicinal food products) and other support. Janice Neumann, ajc, 29 July 2017 Awbrey, now 60, turned to an organization that helps people get off addictive drugs with tapering suggestions, nutraceuticals (medicinal food products) and other support. Janice Neumann, Washington Post, 29 July 2017 See More

Word History

Etymology

nutritive + (pharm)aceutical entry 2

First Known Use

1990, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

nutraceutical

noun

nu·​tra·​ceu·​ti·​cal
variants also nutriceutical
ˌn(y)ü-trə-ˈsü-ti-kəl
: a foodstuff (as a fortified food or a dietary supplement) that is held to provide health or medical benefits in addition to its basic nutritional value

called also functional food

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