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Recent Examples of supplementation
Nearly 50% had at least one copy of the APOE4 gene — a group that will be the mostly likely to benefit from supplementation because their brains struggle to process fats efficiently, Isaacson said.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
What the Research Shows A 2025 study followed 15 women with a mean age of 54, including five in perimenopause and 10 in postmenopause, over 14 weeks of twice-weekly total body strength training paired with creatine supplementation.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Another potential area of concern is that, because copper levels in the body are tightly regulated, excessive supplementation could theoretically contribute to toxicity or interfere with other minerals in susceptible individuals.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 June 2026
Acetate supplementation could replace vertical farming, which has been largely unsuccessful, and enable the use of plants as factories for producing pharmaceuticals, vaccines, or other high-value ingredients that improve our health—all without competing for farmland.
—Derek Norman, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Which is where supplementation comes in.
—Ellie Davis, Vogue, 11 June 2026
The meta-analysis in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal also found that collagen supplementation improved muscle architecture and led to a modest gain in muscle strength.
—Stacey Colino, Time, 8 June 2026
Recreational exercisers may benefit more from fish oil supplementation than elite athletes, as elite athletes already have optimized recovery routines.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
There is evidence that regular magnesium supplementation can lower fasting blood sugar levels.
—Ashley Wong, Health, 29 May 2026
Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
What the Research Shows A 2025 study followed 15 women with a mean age of 54, including five in perimenopause and 10 in postmenopause, over 14 weeks of twice-weekly total body strength training paired with creatine supplementation.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Another potential area of concern is that, because copper levels in the body are tightly regulated, excessive supplementation could theoretically contribute to toxicity or interfere with other minerals in susceptible individuals.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 June 2026
Acetate supplementation could replace vertical farming, which has been largely unsuccessful, and enable the use of plants as factories for producing pharmaceuticals, vaccines, or other high-value ingredients that improve our health—all without competing for farmland.
—Derek Norman, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Which is where supplementation comes in.
—Ellie Davis, Vogue, 11 June 2026
The meta-analysis in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal also found that collagen supplementation improved muscle architecture and led to a modest gain in muscle strength.
—Stacey Colino, Time, 8 June 2026
Recreational exercisers may benefit more from fish oil supplementation than elite athletes, as elite athletes already have optimized recovery routines.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
There is evidence that regular magnesium supplementation can lower fasting blood sugar levels.
—Ashley Wong, Health, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplementation
Noun
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But augmentation is not replacement.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
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These exemplars of the 30% show augmentation’s sustainable edge.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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The vast majority, about $59 billion, is earmarked for farm safety-net enhancements.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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With this uptick in usage, Google hasn’t seen a reduction of headcount – companies are leaning into AI as an enhancement tool.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Noun
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In addition to a felony charge of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer in a motor vehicle, the man also faces a misdemeanor battery charge, according to online Ada County Jail records.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
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In addition to the drones, a fireworks enforcement task force will patrol the city throughout the week leading up to and including the Fourth of July.—
Velvet Wu
June 23,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Noun
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Keep the covers on until the beginning of flowering.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
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Hydrangeas are classic flowering shrubs that offer an array of beautiful colors, flower forms, and sizes.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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“Supplementation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplementation. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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