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.
peptides
“Peptide” — a chain of amino acids. All proteins are made up of one or more peptides.
peptide
“Peptide” — a chain of amino acids. All proteins are made up of one or more peptides.
pathogen
“Pathogen” — a disease causing agent, such as a virus or a bacteria.
oxyradical
“Oxyradical” (reactive oxygen) — a free radical derived from molecular oxygen.