Definition

1. Noun:
   • A product intended to supplement the diet: A dietary supplement is something added to complete a diet or to make up for a dietary deficiency. It provides nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, herbs, or amino acids, that may be missing or not consumed in sufficient quantities in a person's regular diet.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Many people take a daily multivitamin as a dietary supplement.
  • The doctor recommended a calcium dietary supplement for bone health.
  • It is important to consult a healthcare professional before starting any new dietary supplement.

Advanced Usage

• "to take a dietary supplement": to consume a supplement regularly.

  • She takes a dietary supplement to ensure she gets enough vitamin D during the winter months.

• "dietary supplement regimen": a planned schedule or system of taking supplements.

  • His dietary supplement regimen includes omega-3 fatty acids and probiotics.

Variants and Related Words

• Supplement (n): something that completes or enhances something else when added to it. In a nutritional context, it is often used interchangeably with "dietary supplement."

  • This protein powder is a good supplement for athletes.

• Nutraceutical (n): a food product that provides health and medical benefits, including the prevention and treatment of disease. This term is sometimes used for dietary supplements with claimed therapeutic effects.

  • The market for nutraceuticals, such as fortified foods and supplements, is growing.

Synonyms

• Nutritional supplement: A product that adds nutritional value to the diet.
• Food supplement: Another term for a product added to the diet to provide nutrients.

Related Phrases

• Dietary supplement industry: The business sector involved in the manufacture and sale of supplements.

  • Regulations in the dietary supplement industry vary by country.

• Dietary supplement label: The information panel on a supplement container listing ingredients, dosage, and other details.

  • Always read the dietary supplement label carefully to check the serving size.

Notes on Usage

• A "dietary supplement" is typically consumed in pill, capsule, tablet, powder, or liquid form. It is not a substitute for a balanced diet but is meant to it.
• The term is often used in discussions about health, wellness, nutrition, and regulatory standards.

Noun

1. something added to complete a diet or to make up for a dietary deficiency