New technical terms (II): Nutraceuticals

In his previous article John Gadd discussed epigenetics, the first of several new or newish concepts appearing in the technical pig press. Now John gives his explanations on what nutraceutical and accelerators are. Nutraceuticals The dictionary definition is a ‘health-enhancing product or strategy’. The term is now allied to feed supplements containing plant extracts. Other names being used for them are phytobiotics and the subject of phytogenetics – which only confuses people. The prefix