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Dietary Supplements MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Dietary Supplements
Tree Number(s)
G07.203.300.456
J02.500.456
Unique ID
D019587
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D019587
Annotation
do not confuse with FOOD, FORTIFIED or FOOD, FORMULATED or FOOD ADDITIVES or FUNCTIONAL FOOD; coordinate IM with specific nutrient if relevant (IM)
Scope Note
Products in capsule, tablet or liquid form that provide dietary ingredients, and that are intended to be taken by mouth to increase the intake of nutrients. Dietary supplements can include macronutrients, such as proteins, carbohydrates, and fats; and/or MICRONUTRIENTS, such as VITAMINS; MINERALS; and PHYTOCHEMICALS.
Entry Term(s)
Dietary Supplementations
Food Supplementations
Food Supplements
Herbal Supplements
Neutraceuticals
Nutraceuticals
Nutriceuticals
Previous Indexing
Food Additives (1966-1974)
Food, Fortified (1972-1997)
See Also
Functional Food
Public MeSH Note
98; DIETARY SUPPLEMENTATION was see FOOD, FORTIFIED 1995-97; FOOD, SUPPLEMENTED was see FOOD, FORTIFIED 1975-97
Online Note
use FOOD, FORTIFIED to search DIETARY SUPPLEMENTATION 1995-97 & FOOD, SUPPLEMENTED 1975-97
History Note
98; DIETARY SUPPLEMENTATION was see FOOD, FORTIFIED 1995-97; FOOD, SUPPLEMENTED was see FOOD, FORTIFIED 1975-97
Date Established
1998/01/01
Date of Entry
1997/06/20
Revision Date
2017/01/13
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