nutraceutical
noun
nu·tra·ceu·ti·cal ˌnü-trə-ˈsü-ti-kəl 
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
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The group has a well-growing supplements portfolio, made of nutraceuticals, which is delivering well, too. —
Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026 So why aren’t there better trials for nutraceuticals? —Elise Felicione, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026 The review analyzed 192 trials involving more than 17,000 patients and 44 different nutraceuticals to determine which supplements work for depression. —Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 Nov. 2025 Just like most nutraceuticals, the safety of peptide stacking depends on specific compounds, their source, dosage, and method of use. —Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2025 This framework for understanding cannabis regulation through five distinct Policy Lanes: (1) over-the-counter cannabis; (2) general-use medical cannabis; (3) wellness and food products/nutraceuticals; (4) industrial applications; and (5) illicit markets. —Robert Hoban, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 Supplements that boost lung health range from vitamins to minerals to nutraceuticals and herbs. —Staff Author, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025 The House of Brands includes products across various categories such as food and beverage, nutraceuticals, cannabis accessories, and personal care. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2025
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Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026 So why aren’t there better trials for nutraceuticals? —Elise Felicione, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026 The review analyzed 192 trials involving more than 17,000 patients and 44 different nutraceuticals to determine which supplements work for depression. —Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 Nov. 2025 Just like most nutraceuticals, the safety of peptide stacking depends on specific compounds, their source, dosage, and method of use. —Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2025 This framework for understanding cannabis regulation through five distinct Policy Lanes: (1) over-the-counter cannabis; (2) general-use medical cannabis; (3) wellness and food products/nutraceuticals; (4) industrial applications; and (5) illicit markets. —Robert Hoban, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 Supplements that boost lung health range from vitamins to minerals to nutraceuticals and herbs. —Staff Author, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025 The House of Brands includes products across various categories such as food and beverage, nutraceuticals, cannabis accessories, and personal care. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Nutraceutical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/nutraceutical. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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