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

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

Online marketplaces and payment providers facilitating transactions for product categories such as nutraceuticals, tobacco and weapons face greater exposure to fines. — Rochelle Blease, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 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

Word History

Etymology

nutritive + (pharm)aceutical entry 2

First Known Use

1990, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nutraceutical

• hermeneutical
• pharmaceutical
• cuticle
• radiopharmaceutical

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