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[thahy-rok-seen, -sin] noun: Biochemistry: the thyroid gland hormone that regulates the metabolic rate of the body. Pharmacology: a commercial form of this compound, obtained from the thyroid glands of animals or synthesized, used in the treatment of hypothyroidism. Symbol: T 4. Also, thyroxin [thahy-rok-sin] Source: dictionary.reference.com/browse/thyroxine?s=t

Adiponectin: A protein hormone produced and secreted exclusively by adipocytes (fat cells) that regulates the metabolism of lipids and glucose. Benefits Adiponectin influences the body’s response to insulin. Adiponectin also has anti-inflammatory effects on the cells lining the walls of blood vessels. High blood levels of adiponectin are associated with a reduced risk of heart […]

Docosahexaenoic acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is a fatty acid found in the meat of cold-water fish, including mackerel, herring, tuna, halibut, salmon, cod liver, whale blubber, and seal blubber. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names Resources Uses Age-related macular degeneration (AMD): Increased consumption of DHA in the diet is associated with a lower risk […]

Uva ursi is a plant. The leaves are used to make medicine. Bears are particularly fond of the fruit, which explains its Latin name, “uva ursi,” which means “bear’s grape.” Most authorities refer to Arctostaphylos uva-ursi as uva ursi. However, the related plants, Arctostaphylos adentricha and Arctostaphylos coactylis, have also been termed uva ursi by […]

Pygeum Pygeum is a tree. The bark is used as medicine Contents Uses Benefits Other Names References Uses Treating symptoms of enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) Prostate cancer Inflammation Kidney disease Urinary problems Malaria Stomach ache Fever To increase sexual desire. Benefits Pygeum contains chemicals that help shrink the prostate to relieve urinary problems […]

Allicin is the major biologically active component of garlic. First reported by Cavallito and Bailey in 1944, allicin is the key ingredient responsible for the broad-spectrum of antibacterial activity in garlic. Research also showed that allicin is responsible for lipid-lowering, anti-blood coagulation, anti-hypertension, anti-cancer, antioxidant and antimicrobial effects. Medicinal Activity in Garlic is best measured […]

pep·tide (pĕp′tīd′) noun: Any of various natural or synthetic compounds containing two or more amino acids linked by the carboxyl group of one amino acid to the amino group of another. Source: www.thefreedictionary.com/Peptide

suc·ci·nate (sŭk′sə-nāt′) noun: A salt or ester of succinic acid. Source: www.thefreedictionary.com/succinate

suc·cin·ic acid (sək-sĭn′ĭk) noun: A colorless crystalline dicarboxylic acid, C4H6O4, occurring naturally in amber and important in the Krebs cycle. It is also synthesized for use in pharmaceuticals and perfumes. Source: www.thefreedictionary.com/succinic+acid