1. a food or food component that provides health benefits beyond basic nutrition, such as disease prevention or health promotion
Usage: often used in marketing and health/wellness contexts; term blends 'nutrition' and 'pharmaceutical'

1. relating to or denoting a food or substance that has medicinal or health-promoting properties

Examples

• Omega-3 supplements are marketed as nutraceuticals that support heart health.
• The company developed a nutraceutical beverage enriched with probiotics.
• Many consumers seek nutraceutical products to boost their immune systems.
• Turmeric is often promoted as a nutraceutical ingredient with anti-inflammatory properties.
• The nutraceutical industry has grown significantly over the past decade.
• She takes several nutraceutical supplements in addition to her regular diet.