Category: Terms

fla·vone (flā′vōn′) noun: 1. A crystalline compound, C15H10O2, the parent substance of a number of important yellow pigments, occurring on the leaves or in the stems and seed capsules of many primroses. 2. Any of a class of crystalline flavonoids that are found in citrus fruits, celery, and other foods. Source: www.thefreedictionary.com/flavone

Any of a large group of water-soluble plant pigments, including the anthocyanins, isoflavonoids, and flavones, that are antioxidants and are found in a variety of foods. Other Names Bioflavonoid, Bioflavonoid Complex, Bioflavonoid Concentrate, Bioflavonoid Extract, Bioflavonoïde, Bioflavonoïdes d’Agrumes, Citrus Bioflavones, Citrus Bioflavonoid, Citrus Bioflavonoids, Citrus Bioflavonoid Extract, Citrus Flavones, Citrus Flavonoids, Complexe de Bioflavonoïdes, Concentré […]

Diastase [dahy-uh-steys, -steyz] an enzyme that breaks down starch into maltose, then dextrose, and is present in malt. Source: dictionary.reference.com/browse/diastase

Invertase [in-vur-teys, -teyz] noun, Biochemistry: an enzyme, occurring in yeast and in the digestive juices of animals, that causes the inversion of cane sugar into invert sugar. Uses Invertase is an enzyme that is commonly used to make liquid centers and invert sugar in candymaking. It is usually derived from yeast and is sold either […]

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of your bones wears down over time. Although osteoarthritis can damage any joint in your body, the disorder most commonly affects joints in your hands, knees, hips and spine. Osteoarthritis often gradually worsens, […]

Phytoestrogens are substances found in plants (phyto-) that have estrogen-like properties. Phytoestrogens are found in numerous foods, most prominently soybeans (and many other types of beans), red clover, Flax Seed, and whole grains. The phytoestrogens found in these foods include isoflavones and lignans. Herbs with high phytoestrogen content include alfalfa , hops , licorice , […]

Phytoestrogens are substances found in plants (phyto-) that have estrogen-like properties. Phytoestrogens are found in numerous foods, most prominently soybeans (and many other types of beans), red clover, flaxseed, and whole grains. The phytoestrogens found in these foods include isoflavones and lignans. Herbs with high phytoestrogen content include alfalfa , hops , licorice , thyme, […]

See Phosphatidylcholine

Fatty acids: Molecules that are long chains of lipid-carboxylic acid found in fats and oils and in cell membranes as a component of phospholipids and glycolipids. (Carboxylic acid is an organic acid containing the functional group -COOH.) Fatty acids come from animal and vegetable fats and oils. Fatty acids play roles outside the body; they […]

“Antimicrobial” is a general term that refers to a group of drugs that includes antibiotics, antifungals, antiprotozoals, and antivirals. Source: www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=9621