vitamin supplement

[ˈvɪtəmɪn ˈsʌplɪmənt]
nounpl: vitamin supplements
suplemento vitamínico
1. A dietary product containing one or more vitamins, taken orally to supplement the diet and provide additional nutritional intake
She takes a vitamin supplement every morning with her breakfast.
Ela toma um suplemento vitamínico toda manhã com o café da manhã.
2. A commercial preparation of vitamins in pill, tablet, liquid, or powder form designed to enhance nutritional intake
The doctor recommended a vitamin supplement to boost her immune system.
O médico recomendou um suplemento vitamínico para fortalecer seu sistema imunológico.
Vitamin supplements are widely consumed in both Brazil and the USA as part of health-conscious lifestyles. In Brazil, they are particularly popular among gym-goers and health enthusiasts. The supplement industry is significant in both countries, with many people viewing supplements as essential to wellness routines.
NYC Slang
vitamin
Synonyms / Sinônimos
vitamin pilldietary supplementnutritional supplementmultivitamin

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
suplemento vitamínico
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
vitamina/suplemento de vitamina
Sometimes shortened to just 'vitamina' in casual speech
Rio de Janeiro
suplemento vitamínico
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
suplemento vitamínico
Also common in Portugal; sometimes 'complemento vitamínico'

Related Words

multivitaminmineral supplementnutritional deficiencydietary intakewellness

Related Idioms & Phrases

take vitamins for health
a boost to your health
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