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
Examples of nutraceutical in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
So the advancement of nutraceuticals and supplements will appeal to you on an emotional level.
—
Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2023
Beyond postmarket regulation, nutraceuticals do not have these guardrails.
—The Editors, Scientific American, 1 June 2023
Right now no federal agency fully oversees the clinical testing and chemical verification of nutraceuticals in the U.S., and these products are often plagued by quality and safety problems.
—The Editors, Scientific American, 1 June 2023
Braun appointed Marsalek, who was then twenty-nine, as the new C.O.O. Marsalek sought out new, scammy business partners in the unregulated world of nutraceuticals—açai-berry powder, weight-loss tea.
—Ben Taub, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2023
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
See More
Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2023
Beyond postmarket regulation, nutraceuticals do not have these guardrails.
—The Editors, Scientific American, 1 June 2023
Right now no federal agency fully oversees the clinical testing and chemical verification of nutraceuticals in the U.S., and these products are often plagued by quality and safety problems.
—The Editors, Scientific American, 1 June 2023
Braun appointed Marsalek, who was then twenty-nine, as the new C.O.O. Marsalek sought out new, scammy business partners in the unregulated world of nutraceuticals—açai-berry powder, weight-loss tea.
—Ben Taub, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2023
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
See More
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'nutraceutical.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
Etymology
nutritive + (pharm)aceutical entry 2
First Known Use
1990, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near nutraceutical
Cite this Entry
“Nutraceutical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutraceutical. Accessed 25 Sep. 2023.
Copy Citation
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share