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  • ...ome invertebrates, particularly insects. Para-Octopamine is also used as a dietary supplement and is believed to have fat-burning and performance-enhancing ef ...d by various enzymes, including [[monoamine oxidase]] (MAO) and [[catechol-O-methyltransferase]] (COMT).
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  • ...husiast, a professional in the field of nutrition, or simply curious about dietary terms, this glossary serves as a valuable resource. * '''[[1,4,6-Androstatriene-3,17-dione]]''' - A steroidal compound used as a dietary supplement for its potential to influence hormone levels.
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  • ...four [[hydrogen]] atoms (H), a [[nitrogen]] (N) atom, and two [[oxygen]] (O) atoms. The chemical formula of lysine is C6H14N2O2. ==Dietary Sources==
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  • ...ition]], [[public health]], and the science of [[sleep]] and [[exercise]]. O'Connor's reporting often focuses on debunking myths and clarifying misconce ...date of birth and information about his family, are not widely publicized. O'Connor pursued higher education in a field relevant to his career in journa
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  • ...yl group|carboxyl groups]] (-COOH) and one [[ketone group|ketone group]] (=O). Its chemical formula is C5H6O5. The alpha-ketoglutarate molecule is plana ...e [[isocitrate dehydrogenase]]. It is then converted into [[succinyl-CoA]] by the enzyme [[alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase]]. This process is crucial f
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  • ...a [[fatty alcohol]] with the chemical formula C<sub>28</sub>H<sub>58</sub>O. It is a straight-chain aliphatic compound that is primarily found in the [ ...s neuroprotective effects. Research suggests that it may enhance endurance by improving the metabolic rate and reducing stress during physical activity.
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  • | name = Vitamin B12 | O = 14
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  • '''Calcium hydroxyphosphate''' (CaHPO<sub>4</sub>·2H<sub>2</sub>O), also known as '''dicalcium phosphate dihydrate''' (DCPD), is a chemical c ...ihydrate form). The structure of calcium hydroxyphosphate is characterized by the arrangement of calcium ions and phosphate groups, along with hydroxyl g
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  • ...which a sugar is bound to a non-carbohydrate moiety, typically through an O-glycosidic or N-glycosidic bond. Fructosides can be found in various natura Fructosides are characterized by the presence of fructose as the sugar component. The bond between fructose
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  • | name = Vitamin C | O = 6
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  • ...cal formula C<sub>15</sub>H<sub>10</sub>O<sub>3</sub>. It is characterized by a flavone backbone, which is a 15-carbon skeleton consisting of two phenyl ...studies have suggested that 6-Hydroxyflavone may exert anticancer effects by inducing apoptosis (programmed cell death) in cancer cells, inhibiting cell
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  • ...ture of a variety of natural and synthetic substances. It is characterized by a benzopyran ring system, which consists of a benzene ring fused to a tetra ...various substituted chromanes. Another method involves the cyclization of o-hydroxyaryl ketones, which can be achieved through different catalytic syst
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  • Fluoridation, as the name suggests, is the addition of a [[fluoride]] to the [[water]] supply in orde ...es cavities (also called tooth decay) by about 25% in children and adults. By preventing cavities, community water fluoridation has been shown to save mo
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  • * '''[[Medical acupuncture]]''': Acupuncture practiced by western medical professionals that integrates traditional acupuncture techn * '''[[Apitherapy]]''': Therapeutic use of products made by honeybees, like honey and venom.
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  • ...kayama M, Inoue S, Zhang S, Tauchi M, Suzuki H, Hyodo I, Yamamoto M |title=Dietary sulforaphane-rich broccoli sprouts reduce colonization and attenuate gastri ...ls<ref>{{cite journal |author=Kall MA, Vang O, Clausen J |title=Effects of dietary broccoli on human drug metabolising activity |journal=Cancer Lett. |volume=
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  • * '''[[MedlinePlus]]''' – Operated by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, it provides high-quality information – [[Dietary fiber]]
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  • * [[Dietary supplements]] Developed by medical experts, WikiMD's Health Encyclopedia is regularly updated to incor
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  • ...in various order to form proteins. The order of amino acids is determined by the genetic sequence. ...cts cells from the damage caused by free radicals (unstable molecules made by the process of oxidation during normal metabolism). Free radicals may play
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  • ...e diseases and disorders that are present at [[birth]] which can be caused by [[genes]], [[environmental factors]], [[chemicals]] such as [[thalidomide]] ...’t know what causes them. For most birth defects, we think they are caused by a complex mix of factors. These factors include our genes (information inhe
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  • | name = Argininosuccinic aciduria ...ent and lifelong management (following a strict diet and using appropriate supplements) may prevent many of these complications.
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