Nutritional supplement
Pronounced noo-TRIH-shuh-nul SUH-pleh-ment, it is a product that is added to the diet.
How is it taken?[edit | edit source]
A nutritional supplement is taken by mouth, and usually contains one or more dietary ingredient (such as vitamin, mineral, herb, amino acid, and enzyme).
Other names[edit | edit source]
Also called dietary supplement.
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