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Peripheral artery disease
A build-up of fatty tissues in leg arteries resulting in the impairment of blood flow.
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Oxalate
Naturally occurring organic acids found in humans, plants, and animals. A salt or ester of oxalic acid. Compounds in some plants that bind to minerals in the body and reduce their absorption. A test done on urine to detect a metabolic defect that may cause kidney stones and other kidney disorders. A compound formed as…
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Obesogenic diet
A diet that fosters obesity.
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Neurons
Nerve cell that transmits messages throughout the body. Active cells of the nervous system that transmit and receive messages. A cell in the nervous system which transmits nerve impulses. A nerve cell consisting of a central cell body, plus tentacle-like structures which carry messages either towards the central body or away towards another neuron. A…
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Neovascular age-related macular degeneration
Also called wet age-related macular degeneration; it is the more serious form of the disease that causes a loss of central vision.
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Monosaccharide
A sugar that may no longer be broken down into simpler sugars by hydrolysis. A 6-carbon sugar. Simple sugar, i.e., glucose, fructose, galactose, found in fruits, vegetables, milk, honey, and cane sugar; end-product of all digestible forms of carbohydrates. A simple sugar which cannot be broken down any further, such as glucose or fructose. The…
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Luteolin
A flavonoid found in high concentrations in celery and green pepper.
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Low-glycemic foods or low glycemic index
Foods that release energy slowly.
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Lignans
Phytoestrogens that have estrogenic and anti-cancer properties. Naturally occurring compounds in various foods that have both oestrogenic and anti-oestrogenic activity (phytoestrogens). A steroid-like chemical found in flaxseed and related plants that may be beneficial in the management of hormone-sensitive illnesses.
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Isothiocyanate
Compound found in cruciferous vegetables that is believed to have anti-cancer properties. Sulfur containing compounds found in cruciferous vegetables. A member of a family of compounds found in some cruciferous vegetables, as well as horseradish and mustards. ITCs have cancer-preventing effects in animals.
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