Nutritional Supplements Vocabulary

noun a small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine

verb encapsulate in a capsule

adjective involving or arranged in a compact form

• The doctor prescribed a daily dose of the antibiotic in capsule form.
• I always have trouble swallowing those big capsules.
• I popped a few energy capsules before hitting the gym.
• The capsule of time seemed to slow down as they shared a special moment.

noun a small round mass of solid medicine that is swallowed whole

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• The doctor prescribed a daily pill to manage her blood pressure.
• I always have to remember to take my pill after breakfast.
• I popped a pill before the party to help me relax.
• His words were like a bitter pill to swallow for the team.

noun A substance that forms a complex with a metal ion, making it more soluble and easily excreted from the body.

• The chelator molecule has a high affinity for binding to metal ions.
• The chelator helps to remove heavy metals from the body.
• Yo, that chelator is like a magnet for metal ions.
• She acted as a chelator, drawing out the hidden truths from the conversation.

noun a natural organic compound found in human sebum and certain fish oils, used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals

• Squalene is a natural compound found in high concentrations in shark liver oil.
• I heard squalene is used in some beauty products for its moisturizing properties.
• I need to get my hands on some of that squalene stuff for my dry skin.
• The squalene of the business world is innovation - it keeps everything running smoothly.

noun a type of milk that has been fermented with acidophilus bacteria, known for its probiotic properties

• Acidophilus milk is a type of milk that has been fermented with the bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus.
• I heard that acidophilus milk is really good for your digestion.
• I'm gonna start drinking that acidophilus milk stuff to keep my gut healthy.
• Adding acidophilus milk to your diet is like giving your gut a little army of good bacteria to fight off the bad guys.

noun a substance added to food to make it taste sour or acidic

• The food industry commonly uses citric acid as an acidulant to enhance flavor and preserve products.
• I added a bit of lemon juice as an acidulant to give the dish a tangy kick.
• Some people prefer using vinegar as an acidulant in their cooking for a unique taste.
• In literature, the acidulant of criticism can sometimes help improve one's writing skills.