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

"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.

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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.

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These included animal assisted therapies, acupuncture, herbal medicine, music therapy, probiotics, and Vitamin D supplementation.

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Omega-3s play such a vital role in health, ensuring people can meet their needs either through diet or with the support of supplementation is essential at every life stage.

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"It suggests nutritional approaches -- like appropriate choline supplementation -- may help restore brain chemistry and improve outcomes for patients."

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