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Dietary minerals are the
chemical elements required
by living organisms.
Appropriate intake levels of
each dietary mineral must be
sustained to maintain
physical health. ... > full story
Sugar substitute
A sugar substitute, or
artificial sweetener, is a
food additive which
duplicates the effect of
sugar or corn syrup in
taste, but often with less
food energy. In the United
States, five artificially
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Electrolyte
An electrolyte is a
substance that dissociates
into free ions when
dissolved, to produce an
electrically conductive
medium. Electrolyte and
sports drinks can be
home-made by using the
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Saliva
Saliva is the watery and
usually somewhat frothy
substance produced in the
mouths of some animals,
including humans. Produced
in salivary glands, saliva
is 98% water, but it
contains many important
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Glutamic acid
Glutamate is a key molecule in cellular metabolism. In humans, dietary proteins are broken down by digestion into amino acids, which serves as metabolic fuel or other functional roles in the body. A ... > more -
Sulfur dioxide
Sulfur dioxide (also sulphur dioxide, sulfurous anhydride or sulphurous anhydride) has the chemical formula SO2. The gas is irritating to the lungs and is frequently described as smelling of burning ... > more -
Essential nutrient
An essential nutrient is a nutrient required for normal body functioning that can not be synthesized by the body. Categories of essential nutrient include vitamins, dietary minerals, essential fatty ... > more -
Excitotoxicity
Excitotoxicity is the pathological process by which neurons are damaged and killed by the overactivations of receptors for the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate, such as the NMDA receptor and ... > more -
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Soft drink
A soft drink is a drink that does not contain alcohol, as opposed to hard drinks, that do. In general, the term is used only for cold beverages. "Regular" soft drinks largely contain sugar or corn ... > more -
Blood test
Blood tests are laboratory tests done on blood to gain an appreciation of disease states and the function of organs. Since blood flows throughout the body, acting as a medium for providing oxygen and ... > more -
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Anticonvulsant
The anticonvulsants, sometimes also called antiepileptics, belong to a diverse group of pharmaceuticals used in prevention of the occurrence of epileptic seizures. The goal of an anticonvulsant is to ... > more -
Lactic acid
Lactic acid, also known as milk acid or 2-hydroxypropanoic acid, is a chemical compound that plays a role in several biochemical processes. During intense exercise, such as sprinting type activities, ... > more
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