Category: Terms

Testosterone is a hormone made in the testes in males and in the ovaries in females. Testosterone is generally found in greater amounts in males, where it aids in the development of the male sex organs and sperm. Source: www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/testosterone

Hemoglobin is the protein molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body’s tissues and returns carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs. References Source: www.medicinenet.com/hemoglobin/article.htm

Kaempferol is a natural flavonoid which can be found mainly in tea, broccoli, ginkgo biloba, Delphinium, Witch-hatzel, grapefruit. Kaempferol is a strong antioxidant and helps to prevent oxidative damage of our cells, lipids and DNA. References Source: www.zhion.com/phytonutrients/Kaempferol.html

noun: An atom or group of atoms that has at least one unpaired electron and is therefore unstable and highly reactive. In animal tissues, free radicals can damage cells and are believed to accelerate the progression of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and age-related diseases. Source: www.thefreedictionary.com/free+radical

Polyphenol A kind of chemical that (at least in theory) may protect against some common health problems and possibly certain effects of aging. Polyphenols act as antioxidants. They protect cells and body chemicals against damage caused by free radicals, reactive atoms that contribute to tissue damage in the body. For example, when low-density lipoprotein (LDL) […]

Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses like bending over or coughing can cause a fracture. Osteoporosis-related fractures most commonly occur in the hip, wrist or spine. Bone is living tissue that is constantly being broken down and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when the creation […]

Flavonoids, polyphenolic compounds found in plants, have antioxidant powers that may provide important health benefits. Diets rich in flavonoids have been associated with reduced risk of a variety of diseases. However, further research is needed to determine whether flavonoids alone are responsible for these benefits rather than the whole foods that contain flavonoids. Flavonoid-rich foods […]

Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals. Symptoms sometimes begin after a physical trauma, surgery, infection or significant psychological stress. In other cases, symptoms gradually accumulate over time with […]

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Enteric-coated: Coated with a material that permits transit through the stomach to the small intestine before the medication is released. The term “enteric” means “of or relating to the small intestine.” Source: www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3254