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Health Supplementation

/hɛlθ ˌsʌplɪˈmɛnteɪʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    The process of providing additional nutrients or substances to improve health.

    "Many athletes rely on health supplementation to enhance their performance and recovery."
  2. 2

    Products taken to augment the diet, often in the form of vitamins or minerals.

    "Health supplementation can include vitamins, minerals, and herbal products."

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The term 'health' originates from Old English 'hælu', meaning 'wholeness, a being whole, sound or well'. 'Supplementation' derives from the Latin 'supplementum', meaning 'something added to complete a thing'. Over time, the combination reflects the modern understanding of enhancing health through additional nutrients or substances.

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