Category: Terms

Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood. Too much of this type of fat may raise the risk of coronary artery disease, especially in women. A blood test measures your triglycerides along with your cholesterol. Normal triglyceride levels are below 150. Levels above 200 are high. Factors that can raise your triglyceride […]

Maltase is one of the most important enzymes in our digestive process, as it is a key enzyme in the mouth and the saliva. The enzyme maltase helps to relieve the burden of digestion on the pancreas and the small intestine. Without this important enzyme, the small intestine has a much harder time breaking down […]

Lithium affects the flow of sodium through nerve and muscle cells in the body. Sodium affects excitation or mania. Lithium is used to treat the manic episodes of manic depression. Manic symptoms include hyperactivity, rushed speech, poor judgment, reduced need for sleep, aggression, and anger. It also helps to prevent or lessen the intensity of […]

Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that allows your body to use sugar (glucose) from carbohydrates in the food that you eat for energy or to store glucose for future use. Insulin helps keeps your blood sugar level from getting too high (hyperglycemia) or too low (hypoglycemia). The cells in your body need […]

dis·in·fect·ant /ˌdisənˈfektənt/ noun 1. a chemical liquid that destroys bacteria. synonyms: antiseptic, germicide, sterilizer, cleanser, decontaminant; fumigant “vinegar is a natural disinfectant”

Immunoglobulins An immunoglobulins test is done to measure the level of immunoglobulins, also known as antibodies, in your blood. Antibodies are substances made by the body’s immune system camera.gif in response to bacteria, viruses, fungus, animal dander, or cancer cells. Antibodies attach to the foreign substances so the immune system can destroy them. Antibodies are […]

Hydrophobic is a chemical term for a substance or compound that repels water.

Depilatory: Having the capability to remove hair. Source: www.thefreedictionary.com/depilatory

Half-life – the time needed for one-half of a given amount of a chemical compound or component to deteriorate or metabolize. When taking medicines it is important to understand their half-life to know how long those chemicals will stay in the body.

Elastin is a protein found in the skin and tissue of the body. It helps to keep skin flexible but tight, providing a bounce-back reaction if skin is pulled. Enough elastin in the skin means that the skin will return to its normal shape after a pull. It also helps keep skin smooth as it […]