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Supplement
Supplement (/ˈsʌplɪmənt/) is a term used in medicine and nutrition to describe a product taken orally that contains one or more ingredients (such as vitamins or amino acids) that are intended to supplement one's diet and are not considered food.
Etymology
The term "supplement" comes from the Latin supplementum, which means "something added", from suppleō ("I fill up, I complete").
Types of Supplements
There are various types of supplements available, including:
- Vitamin supplements: These are intended to provide vitamins that may not be consumed in sufficient quantities in a person's diet.
- Mineral supplements: These provide minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and zinc.
- Herbal supplements: These are made from plants and offer a natural alternative to synthetic supplements.
- Protein supplements: These are often used by athletes and bodybuilders to help build muscle.
- Dietary supplements: These can contain a range of ingredients, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbs or botanicals.
Related Terms
- Nutrient: A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
- Diet: The kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.
- Vitamin: Any of a group of organic compounds which are essential for normal growth and nutrition and are required in small quantities in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Supplement
- Wikipedia's article - Supplement
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