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<br>The language of food supplements and nutrition can typically be technical or complicated. We've put collectively a glossary to help you perceive some of the most typical phrases. When you have suggestions for additional entries to the glossary, please contact us. µg Microgram a measurement of weight equal to at least one millionth of a gram (or one thousandth of a milligram). Microgram (µg or mcg) is used for numerous nutrients present in food supplements. Amino Acid The constructing blocks of protein, there are eight important amino acids which can't be synthesised throughout the physique and therefore must come from the food regimen. These are: isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan and valine. In addition arginine and histidine are amino acids required by infants and young kids which supports their fast progress. Antioxidant A substance or nutrient which helps to protect our cells from harm caused by free radicals, damaging molecules that are present in pollution and tobacco smoke.<br>
<br>Our bodies additionally produce free radicals as a part of the normal biochemistry of residing. Deficiency An absence of essential macronutrients or micronutrients which leads to malnutrition and or illness. This could also be the results of insufficient intakes or absorption issues related to gastrointestinal disease. There are quite a few recognised deficiency diseases together with (but not solely): scurvy (vitamin C deficiency)
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