nutriceutical


nu·tri·ceut·ic·al

(nū-tri-sūt-ik-al), One of a class of agents advertised as having nutritional value as well as having an effect on biologic functions.

nutraceutical

, nutriceutical (nū-tră-sēū′tĭ-kŭl) Any food component used for medicinal purposes. Examples include minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and hormones. Rules for the sale and promotion of these agents have been set forth in the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994.