Kamut
Originally from Egypt, kamut is an ancient grain which is closely related to wheat. A kamut kernel is similar in shape to wheat but is more than double the size. A great alternative to...
Originally from Egypt, kamut is an ancient grain which is closely related to wheat. A kamut kernel is similar in shape to wheat but is more than double the size. A great alternative to...
Kapha
A constitutional type within the Ayervedic philosophy. People with a Kapha constitution are often cool and damp and tend to gain weight easily. Many Kapha types have a large frame and...
A constitutional type within the Ayervedic philosophy. People with a Kapha constitution are often cool and damp and tend to gain weight easily. Many Kapha types have a large frame and...
Ketoacidosis
Ketoacidosis is a dangerous condition usually seen in diabetics where the main concern is the acidity, more so than the ketones. Diabetics have diminished capacity to produce insulin, or...
Ketoacidosis is a dangerous condition usually seen in diabetics where the main concern is the acidity, more so than the ketones. Diabetics have diminished capacity to produce insulin, or...
Ketones
In some people, including those with significantly low-carbohydrate diets, glucose goes largely undelivered. In an alternative attempt to provide fuel, the body breaks down dietary and...
In some people, including those with significantly low-carbohydrate diets, glucose goes largely undelivered. In an alternative attempt to provide fuel, the body breaks down dietary and...
Ketosis
State in which the body uses fat for energy, producing a substance called ketones, small carbon fragments created by the breakdown of fat stores. Most low carb diets work on the theory that...
State in which the body uses fat for energy, producing a substance called ketones, small carbon fragments created by the breakdown of fat stores. Most low carb diets work on the theory that...
Kilojoule
A unit used to measure energy. 1 kiloJoule = 0.239005736 kilocalories (calories) When we eat food, we convert it into energy to fuel to body. How much energy this food contains we can...
A unit used to measure energy. 1 kiloJoule = 0.239005736 kilocalories (calories) When we eat food, we convert it into energy to fuel to body. How much energy this food contains we can...
Lactic Acid
Lactic acid is a byproduct of glucose and glycogen metabolism during intense anaerobic muscle activity. A small accumulation causes muscular fatigue and pain, and retards contraction....
Lactic acid is a byproduct of glucose and glycogen metabolism during intense anaerobic muscle activity. A small accumulation causes muscular fatigue and pain, and retards contraction....
Lactic acidosis
This condition is caused by the build up of lactic acid in the body. It leads to acidification of the blood (acidosis). Cells produce lactic acid when they use glucose for energy, in the...
This condition is caused by the build up of lactic acid in the body. It leads to acidification of the blood (acidosis). Cells produce lactic acid when they use glucose for energy, in the...
Lactoferrin
Lactoferrin is a protein found in the whey fraction of cows milk. Studies have shown lactoferrin to display an immunomodulatory role where it may not only stimulate immune function, but...
Lactoferrin is a protein found in the whey fraction of cows milk. Studies have shown lactoferrin to display an immunomodulatory role where it may not only stimulate immune function, but...
Lactoperoxidase
A protein naturally found in the whey component of dairy. Lactoperoxidase has been shown to exhibit both bactericidal and bacteriostatic properties to a wide variety of invading...
A protein naturally found in the whey component of dairy. Lactoperoxidase has been shown to exhibit both bactericidal and bacteriostatic properties to a wide variety of invading...
Lactose
A carbohydrate found predominantly in milk. Lactose is a disaccharide consisting of a glucose + galactose simple sugar bound together. Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest...
A carbohydrate found predominantly in milk. Lactose is a disaccharide consisting of a glucose + galactose simple sugar bound together. Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest...
Lactose intolerance
See Lactose.
See Lactose.
L-Alanine
Along with Glutamic acid and Glycine, L-Alanine helps reduce the symptoms associated with benign enlargement of the prostate gland. It can provide energy to muscles when converted into...
Along with Glutamic acid and Glycine, L-Alanine helps reduce the symptoms associated with benign enlargement of the prostate gland. It can provide energy to muscles when converted into...
L-Aspartic acid
See Aspartic acid.
See Aspartic acid.
Lauric acid
Lauric acid is a medium-chain saturated fatty acid (or MCT) which is found in coconut, palm kernel and other lauric oils. The only other natural source of lauric acid is breast milk. It is...
Lauric acid is a medium-chain saturated fatty acid (or MCT) which is found in coconut, palm kernel and other lauric oils. The only other natural source of lauric acid is breast milk. It is...
L-Carnitine
L-Carnitine, is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative, shown to assist in the metabolism of fats, thereby contributing to the reduction of body fat. Biologocally, L-Carnitine...
L-Carnitine, is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative, shown to assist in the metabolism of fats, thereby contributing to the reduction of body fat. Biologocally, L-Carnitine...
Lecithin
Lecithin is a combination of fat, glycerol and phosphoric acid and a prime source of choline, a B vitamin relative. Egg yolks, corn and soybeans are all sources of lecithin. The liver...
Lecithin is a combination of fat, glycerol and phosphoric acid and a prime source of choline, a B vitamin relative. Egg yolks, corn and soybeans are all sources of lecithin. The liver...
Leptin
Leptin is a peptide hormone that is produced by fat cells. It plays a role in body weight regulation by acting on the hypothalamus to suppress appetite and burn fat stored in adipose tissue.
Leptin is a peptide hormone that is produced by fat cells. It plays a role in body weight regulation by acting on the hypothalamus to suppress appetite and burn fat stored in adipose tissue.
Leucine
An essential amino acid identical in chemical composure to isoleucine. It is part of the three branch-chained amino acids (BCAA) – the other two being isoleucine and valine. Leucine...
An essential amino acid identical in chemical composure to isoleucine. It is part of the three branch-chained amino acids (BCAA) – the other two being isoleucine and valine. Leucine...
Leukotriene
A leukotriene is one of a group of hormones that cause the symptoms of hayfever and asthma. Derived from arachidonic acid, the leukotrienes act by mediating immediate hypersensitivity....
A leukotriene is one of a group of hormones that cause the symptoms of hayfever and asthma. Derived from arachidonic acid, the leukotrienes act by mediating immediate hypersensitivity....
L-Glutamine
See Glutamine.
See Glutamine.
Linoleic acid
Linoleic acid (LA) is an unsaturated fat (omega-6 fatty acid). It is used in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins (hormones) and found in the lipids of cell membranes. To be fully utilised by...
Linoleic acid (LA) is an unsaturated fat (omega-6 fatty acid). It is used in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins (hormones) and found in the lipids of cell membranes. To be fully utilised by...
Lipase
A water soluble enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of ester bonds in water. That is, insoluble lipid substrates. Lipases therefore play roles in digestion, transport and the processing of...
A water soluble enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of ester bonds in water. That is, insoluble lipid substrates. Lipases therefore play roles in digestion, transport and the processing of...
Lipids
Any of a group of organic compounds, including the fats, oils, waxes, sterols, and triglycerides.
Any of a group of organic compounds, including the fats, oils, waxes, sterols, and triglycerides.
Lipoprotein
Any of the macromolecular complexes (conjugated proteins) that are the principal means by which lipids are transported in the blood.
Any of the macromolecular complexes (conjugated proteins) that are the principal means by which lipids are transported in the blood.
Liver
A large organ of the body responsible for many essential processes including; Synthesising compounds such as albumin, bile and enzymes Clotting factors Lipids including cholesterol...
A large organ of the body responsible for many essential processes including; Synthesising compounds such as albumin, bile and enzymes Clotting factors Lipids including cholesterol...
L-Methionine
See Methionine.
See Methionine.
Long-chain fatty acids (LDL)
Low-density lipoprotein particles encircle fatty acids keeping them soluble in an aqueous environment. Generally, LDL transports cholesterol and triglycerides from the liver and small...
Low-density lipoprotein particles encircle fatty acids keeping them soluble in an aqueous environment. Generally, LDL transports cholesterol and triglycerides from the liver and small...
L-Proline
A major component of collagen (the protein found in bones) L-Proline assist injuries such as bone fractures and may be useful as a preventative supplement for osteoporosis. Also beneficial...
A major component of collagen (the protein found in bones) L-Proline assist injuries such as bone fractures and may be useful as a preventative supplement for osteoporosis. Also beneficial...
L-Serine
See Serine.
See Serine.
L-Tyrosine
See Tyrosine.
See Tyrosine.
Lycopene
Lycopene is a phytonutrient found in tomatoes with antioxidant virtues, and proven to be beneficial in cases of macular degeneration and prostate cancer.
Lycopene is a phytonutrient found in tomatoes with antioxidant virtues, and proven to be beneficial in cases of macular degeneration and prostate cancer.
Lymph
Lymph refers to a transparent usually slightly yellow opalescent liquid found within lymphatic vessels and collected from tissues in all parts of the body; which is returned to the blood...
Lymph refers to a transparent usually slightly yellow opalescent liquid found within lymphatic vessels and collected from tissues in all parts of the body; which is returned to the blood...
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