Macrobiotic
Macrobiotics is from the Greek 'macro' (large, long) and 'bios' (life). It is a vegan dietary regime that involves eating seeds, grains and organically grown fruit and vegetables only....
Macrobiotics is from the Greek 'macro' (large, long) and 'bios' (life). It is a vegan dietary regime that involves eating seeds, grains and organically grown fruit and vegetables only....
Macro-nutrients
All of the foods you eat are composed of three macronutrients: protein, carbohydrates and fat. Some foods you eat are predominantly carbohydrate (bread, sugar, potato); others are mainly...
All of the foods you eat are composed of three macronutrients: protein, carbohydrates and fat. Some foods you eat are predominantly carbohydrate (bread, sugar, potato); others are mainly...
Macular degeneration
Macular degeneration is normally an age-related condition (due to the gradual degradation of the retina in the eye), or due to leakage from inflammatory processes association with the...
Macular degeneration is normally an age-related condition (due to the gradual degradation of the retina in the eye), or due to leakage from inflammatory processes association with the...
Magnesium
Magnesium is an essential mineral, being the fourth most abundant cation in the body, after sodium, potassium, and calcium. Furthermore, after potassium, it is the second most abundant...
Magnesium is an essential mineral, being the fourth most abundant cation in the body, after sodium, potassium, and calcium. Furthermore, after potassium, it is the second most abundant...
Maltodextrin
Maltodextrin is a non-fermentable sugar obtained from corn starch and an additive used as a texturiser or bulking agent commonly used in commercial confectionery, snacks and desserts....
Maltodextrin is a non-fermentable sugar obtained from corn starch and an additive used as a texturiser or bulking agent commonly used in commercial confectionery, snacks and desserts....
Max EPA®
A registered trademark of a concentrated fish oil extract consisting of 30% Omega-3 fatty acids found as Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA).
A registered trademark of a concentrated fish oil extract consisting of 30% Omega-3 fatty acids found as Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA).
Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs)
MCTs are a class of fatty acids which are mostly found in coconut oil, palm kernel oil and butter. Due to their unusual chemical structure, these lipids are easily digested and broken down...
MCTs are a class of fatty acids which are mostly found in coconut oil, palm kernel oil and butter. Due to their unusual chemical structure, these lipids are easily digested and broken down...
Menopause
Menopause is the cessation of a womens monthly menstrual cycle. The word comes from the Greek language meno (month, menses) and pausis (pause). It typlically occurs when a woman is in her...
Menopause is the cessation of a womens monthly menstrual cycle. The word comes from the Greek language meno (month, menses) and pausis (pause). It typlically occurs when a woman is in her...
Metabolic Syndrome
This refers to a collection of metabolic risk factors in one individual. It is likely to be due to insulin resistance and includes 3 or more of the following factors: central obesity...
This refers to a collection of metabolic risk factors in one individual. It is likely to be due to insulin resistance and includes 3 or more of the following factors: central obesity...
Metabolism
Metabolism is the sum of all the chemical and physical processes that occur within the body. It includes the repair and replacement of dead or damaged tissues and the production of energy....
Metabolism is the sum of all the chemical and physical processes that occur within the body. It includes the repair and replacement of dead or damaged tissues and the production of energy....
Metabolite
Metabolite refers to any substance which forms as a by-product of the anabolism or catabolism (growth or breakdown) of living tissue.
Metabolite refers to any substance which forms as a by-product of the anabolism or catabolism (growth or breakdown) of living tissue.
Methionine
A powerful antioxidant, Methionine scavenges free radicals from pollutants and neutralizes them. Known as a lipotropic amino acid, it helps break down fats and fatty acids in the liver...
A powerful antioxidant, Methionine scavenges free radicals from pollutants and neutralizes them. Known as a lipotropic amino acid, it helps break down fats and fatty acids in the liver...
Microfiltration
A process used to separate the protein portion of whey from the water, fat and lactose. This involves passing the whey through a membrane containing microscopic pores which holds back the...
A process used to separate the protein portion of whey from the water, fat and lactose. This involves passing the whey through a membrane containing microscopic pores which holds back the...
Micronised
Micronised is processed into micro-particles for faster, gentler, more complete absorption in the body.
Micronised is processed into micro-particles for faster, gentler, more complete absorption in the body.
Minerals
Minerals form the hard bony structure of the body. They also function to support chemical reactions in the body, regulating water balance, and nerve response and muscle contraction. There...
Minerals form the hard bony structure of the body. They also function to support chemical reactions in the body, regulating water balance, and nerve response and muscle contraction. There...
Monoculture
Monocultures occur as a result of agrochemical farms continually growing only one kind of crop over a vast area. Monocultures are the antithesis of biodiversity, and they are a prevalent...
Monocultures occur as a result of agrochemical farms continually growing only one kind of crop over a vast area. Monocultures are the antithesis of biodiversity, and they are a prevalent...
Monoglyceride
A compound derived from glycerol in which one hydroxyl group has been esterified.
A compound derived from glycerol in which one hydroxyl group has been esterified.
Monosaccharide
See Sugars.
See Sugars.
Mono-unsaturated Fat
Mono-unsaturated fat differs chemically from other fats in the way its carbon and hydrogen atoms are arranged and the bonds between them. Basically, mono-unsaturated fats can absorb...
Mono-unsaturated fat differs chemically from other fats in the way its carbon and hydrogen atoms are arranged and the bonds between them. Basically, mono-unsaturated fats can absorb...
MSM
See OptiMSM - Methylsulphonylmethane:
See OptiMSM - Methylsulphonylmethane:
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a common, chronic, degenerative neurological disease, marked by nerve disturbance and of unknown cause. It is characterised by multiple areas of inflammation and...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a common, chronic, degenerative neurological disease, marked by nerve disturbance and of unknown cause. It is characterised by multiple areas of inflammation and...
Muscle Dysmorphia
Muscle Dysmorphia is a recently identified psychiatric disorder seen in bodybuilders and amateur weight-trainers who, although very muscular and physically fit, continually perceive...
Muscle Dysmorphia is a recently identified psychiatric disorder seen in bodybuilders and amateur weight-trainers who, although very muscular and physically fit, continually perceive...
Net carbs
See Impact carbs
See Impact carbs
Niacin
Niacin – also known as nicotinic acid has been in the limelight as a potent cholesterol lowering agent. The form that is used in the body is niacinamide or nicotinamide. In some countries...
Niacin – also known as nicotinic acid has been in the limelight as a potent cholesterol lowering agent. The form that is used in the body is niacinamide or nicotinamide. In some countries...
Nitrogen Balance
Nitrogen balance is an estimate of the difference between nitrogen intake and output in the body to measure protein sufficiency. It is derived by subtracting the amount of urea nitrogen in...
Nitrogen balance is an estimate of the difference between nitrogen intake and output in the body to measure protein sufficiency. It is derived by subtracting the amount of urea nitrogen in...
NSAIDs
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) are a group of drugs used to address and relieve pain, stiffness and swelling caused by inflammation. Some conditions in which they may be...
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) are a group of drugs used to address and relieve pain, stiffness and swelling caused by inflammation. Some conditions in which they may be...
Nutraceutical
A nutraceutical is any substance that is a food or isolated part of a food providing medical or physiological benefits, including the prevention and treatment of disease. Such products may...
A nutraceutical is any substance that is a food or isolated part of a food providing medical or physiological benefits, including the prevention and treatment of disease. Such products may...
Obesity
The term obesity is used to describe a condition of extreme weight gain and is defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30.0 Being overweight and obese places you...
The term obesity is used to describe a condition of extreme weight gain and is defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30.0 Being overweight and obese places you...
Oestrogen
See: Estrogen.
See: Estrogen.
Oligosaccharides
In chemical terms, an oligosaccharide is a carbohydrate that yields a small number (usually 6 or less) of monosaccharide molecules when fully hydrolysed (broken down). This...
In chemical terms, an oligosaccharide is a carbohydrate that yields a small number (usually 6 or less) of monosaccharide molecules when fully hydrolysed (broken down). This...
Omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids
Omega 3 and omega 6 are groups of fatty acids important for health. Distinguished by their molecular structure, they are found mainly in polyunsaturated fats. Some omega 3s and 6s are...
Omega 3 and omega 6 are groups of fatty acids important for health. Distinguished by their molecular structure, they are found mainly in polyunsaturated fats. Some omega 3s and 6s are...
Organic
Most of us have heard the term “organic” but may not understand completely what the term means. The basics of organic food is that it is developed or grown naturally without any man-made...
Most of us have heard the term “organic” but may not understand completely what the term means. The basics of organic food is that it is developed or grown naturally without any man-made...
Ornithine
Although often termed a non-essential amino acid, because it is made in the body, Ornithine is actually one of the products of the enzyme arginase on L-arginine, creating urea. Therefore it...
Although often termed a non-essential amino acid, because it is made in the body, Ornithine is actually one of the products of the enzyme arginase on L-arginine, creating urea. Therefore it...
Osteoarthritis
This is the most common form of arthritis. Also known as degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis is characterised by joint degeneration and loss of cartilage (the shock absorbing...
This is the most common form of arthritis. Also known as degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis is characterised by joint degeneration and loss of cartilage (the shock absorbing...
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is often called a ‘silent disease’ because it can go undetected for years. Symptoms are most commonly fractures of the spine which can be caused by minor actions such as...
Osteoporosis is often called a ‘silent disease’ because it can go undetected for years. Symptoms are most commonly fractures of the spine which can be caused by minor actions such as...
Oxidation
The chemical process where electrons are transferred from a compound. In the human body, this most often involves oxygen taking electrons and joining itself to various...
The chemical process where electrons are transferred from a compound. In the human body, this most often involves oxygen taking electrons and joining itself to various...
Oxygen debt
During muscular exercise, blood vessels dilate to allow increased blood flow to accommodate the body’s needs for increased oxygen. Up to a point, this process is sufficient. However, when...
During muscular exercise, blood vessels dilate to allow increased blood flow to accommodate the body’s needs for increased oxygen. Up to a point, this process is sufficient. However, when...
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