noun
- Vitamins taken in doses much larger than the recommended daily allowance, often used as dietary supplements.
Usage: Usually plural; informal/health-related term; Not universally recognized by mainstream medical authorities
Examples
- Some people take megavitamins believing they will boost their immune system.
- The doctor warned against taking megavitamins without medical supervision.
- Health food stores sell various megavitamin supplements.
- Research on the effectiveness of megavitamins remains inconclusive.
- She started taking megavitamins during cold season to stay healthy.