Category: M

Fatty acids with chain lengths of between 6 to 10 carbons are considered medium-chain fatty acids. Additionally, some references classify lauric acid, which has 12 carbons, as a medium-chain fatty acid as well.  

A macromineral can be defined as a mineral that is required in amounts greater than or equal to 100 mg per day or a mineral that constitutes 0.01% or more of the weight of the body.  

Food blends that provide the optimal array of essential amino acids.  

A hot cereal made by boiling cornmeal in water.  

A hormone released by skeletal muscle that may have effects on the endocrine pancreas to restrain the size of the beta cell mass and to tonically inhibit insulin biosynthesis and release.  

A gastrointestinal hormone that plays a role in controlling the motility of the small intestine during periods without food. A hormone formed in the duodenum and the jejunum which plays a part in controlling the movements of the stomach and the gut. A polypeptide that stimulates and controls contractions of the gastrointestinal tract. It is…

Specialized formulation of hydrolyzed macronutrients.  

Glucose-specific transport proteins sequestered in the cell, which, when needed, migrate to the cell surface, bind to glucose, and transport it through the plasma membrane to its site of use. There are several different proteins involved. They are identified as GLUT 1, 2, 3, and 4.  

Failure of the mitral valve of the heart to close completely causing blood to flow backward from left ventricle to left atrium during ventricular contraction. Faulty sealing of the bicuspid valve, causing backflow of blood into the atrium from the ventricle. Failure of the mitral valve of the heart to close tightly, causing it to…

Condition resulting from excessive ingestion of milk and absorbable antacids, which causes increased serum calcium and renal dysfunction. Elevated blood calcium without an increase in calcium or phosphate in the urine, renal insufficiency, and alkalosis due to prolonged intake of excessive amounts of milk and soluble alkali. This condition is usually found as an undesired…