prooxidant
“Prooxidant” — a atom or molecule that promotes oxidation of another atom or molecule by accepting electrons. Examples of prooxidants include free radicals, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and reactive nitrogen species (RNS).
polyphenols
“Polyphenol” — an antioxidant phytochemical (as chlorogenic acid) that tends to prevent or neutralize the damaging effects of free radicals.
polyphenol
“Polyphenol” — an antioxidant phytochemical (as chlorogenic acid) that tends to prevent or neutralize the damaging effects of free radicals.
phytochemicals
“Phtyochemical” — substance derived from a plant. The term is generally reserved for molecules with biological activity.
phytochemical
“Phtyochemical” — substance derived from a plant. The term is generally reserved for molecules with biological activity.
phosphorylation
“Phosphorylation” — the creation of a phosphate derivative of an organic molecule. This is usually achieved by transferring a phosphate group (-PO4) from ATP to another molecule.
phospholipids
“Phospholipids” — lipids (fat molecules) in which phosphoric acid as well as fatty acids are attached to a glycerol backbone. Phospholipids are found in all living cells and in the bilayers of cell membranes.
phospholipid
“Phospholipids” — lipids (fat molecules) in which phosphoric acid as well as fatty acids are attached to a glycerol backbone. Phospholipids are found in all living cells and in the bilayers of cell membranes.
pharmacologic dose
“Pharmacologic dose” — the dose or intake level of a nutrient many times the level associated with the prevention of deficiency or the maintenance of health. A pharmacologic dose is generally associated with the treatment of a disease state and considered to be a dose at least 10 times greater than that needed to prevent […]
pH
“PH” — a measure of acidity or alkalinity.