BusinessAugust 20, 2026

nutraceuticals

NOO-truh-soo-ti-kulz

Definition

Products derived from food sources that provide extra health benefits in addition to their basic nutritional value, such as supplements and functional foods.

Etymology

The word is a portmanteau of 'nutrition' and 'pharmaceutical,' coined in 1989 by Stephen DeFelice to describe food-based products with medicinal properties.

In the news

The article mentions nutraceuticals as a target sector for business recruitment in the Charlotte Region, highlighting it as a focus area for future industry growth.

New study identifies Charlotte Region's competitive advantages in life sciences

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