1. Food or food component that provides health benefits beyond basic nutrition, often used to prevent or treat disease.
Usage: Usually plural; also used as singular mass noun; Blend of 'nutrition' and 'pharmaceutical'; Common in health and wellness contexts

Examples

• Nutraceuticals like omega-3 supplements are marketed for heart health.
• The company specializes in nutraceuticals derived from plant extracts.
• Many consumers turn to nutraceuticals to boost their immune system.
• Nutraceuticals occupy a gray area between food and medicine in regulatory terms.
• Garlic and turmeric are popular nutraceuticals in traditional medicine.
• The nutraceutical industry has grown significantly over the past decade.