supplementation

American  

[suhp-luh-men-tey-shuhn, -muhn-] / ˌsʌp lə mɛnˈteɪ ʃən, -mən- /

noun

1. the act or process of supplementing.

2. the state of being supplemented.

3. something that supplements.

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Etymology

Origin of supplementation

First recorded in 1850–55; supplement + -ation

Example Sentences

“While I personally have had great benefit from taking certain supplements, the topic of supplementation is a very small fraction of what I discuss on the podcast and social media.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"We hope to conduct further research in larger populations on whether long-term vitamin D supplementation reduces the risks and severity of long COVID."

From Science Daily

Lee noted that many adults fall short of recommended fiber intake levels, making supplementation a practical option in some cases.

From Science Daily

"We reinforce the importance of the rational use of these drugs and even of assessing the need for supplementation in some cases. However, medical supervision is necessary to evaluate each case individually," Nogueira says.

From Science Daily

Plant-based diets can still be healthy choices, but they may require careful planning and, in some cases, supplementation to ensure nutritional adequacy, particularly in later life.

From Science Daily