P.S.A. (Prostate Specific Antigen)
PSA is an enzyme produced primarily by the cells that line the acini and ducts of the prostate gland. High PSA levels in the blood may be a sign of a prostate problem like infection,...
PSA is an enzyme produced primarily by the cells that line the acini and ducts of the prostate gland. High PSA levels in the blood may be a sign of a prostate problem like infection,...
Pancreas
The pancreas is an organ of the body responsible for secreting pancreatic enzymes into the digestive tract to digest proteins, fats and complex carbohydrates. Scattered through the...
The pancreas is an organ of the body responsible for secreting pancreatic enzymes into the digestive tract to digest proteins, fats and complex carbohydrates. Scattered through the...
Pantothenic acid
Pantothenic acid or vitamin B5 is found in every living cell of the body (panto meaning everywhere) and is required by the body daily. What it does: Essential for proper digestion,...
Pantothenic acid or vitamin B5 is found in every living cell of the body (panto meaning everywhere) and is required by the body daily. What it does: Essential for proper digestion,...
Pathogenic
Pathogenic refers to something being capable of or related to causing disease. A pathogen is foreign matter (such as virus or bacteria) that invades the body, with potentially detrimental...
Pathogenic refers to something being capable of or related to causing disease. A pathogen is foreign matter (such as virus or bacteria) that invades the body, with potentially detrimental...
PCF®
A measurement of the amount of useable protein, along with carbohydrates and fat. Represented as a three-part ratio, the protein component of PCF distinguishes for protein useability by...
A measurement of the amount of useable protein, along with carbohydrates and fat. Represented as a three-part ratio, the protein component of PCF distinguishes for protein useability by...
PDCAAS
In 1993, the US Food and Drug Administration adopted the Protein Digestibility-Corrected Amino Acid Scoring (PDCAAS) as the standard by which to evaluate protein quality. It is now the most...
In 1993, the US Food and Drug Administration adopted the Protein Digestibility-Corrected Amino Acid Scoring (PDCAAS) as the standard by which to evaluate protein quality. It is now the most...
Peri Menopause
This is the 3 to 5 year period prior to menopause when oestrogen levels begin to drop.
This is the 3 to 5 year period prior to menopause when oestrogen levels begin to drop.
Permaculture
Permaculture is the design and maintenance of food and growing systems which have the diversity, stability and resilience of natural ecosystems. It is the harmonious integration of the...
Permaculture is the design and maintenance of food and growing systems which have the diversity, stability and resilience of natural ecosystems. It is the harmonious integration of the...
Pesticide
A chemical used in agriculture to kill insects and other pests for enhanced growth and life of produce.
A chemical used in agriculture to kill insects and other pests for enhanced growth and life of produce.
Pharmaceutical Grade
Pharmaceutical grade is the measure of a nutrient's purity as superior to Food Grade which is less pure.
Pharmaceutical grade is the measure of a nutrient's purity as superior to Food Grade which is less pure.
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
A genetic disorder in which the body lacks the enzyme necessary to metabolize phenylalanine to tyrosine. If this disorder is left untreated, it can cause brain damage and progressive mental...
A genetic disorder in which the body lacks the enzyme necessary to metabolize phenylalanine to tyrosine. If this disorder is left untreated, it can cause brain damage and progressive mental...
Phosphorous
The mineral phosphorous is part of every living cell and chemical reaction within the body. Phosphorous content is renewed over a period of three years and approximately 90% of this mineral...
The mineral phosphorous is part of every living cell and chemical reaction within the body. Phosphorous content is renewed over a period of three years and approximately 90% of this mineral...
Phytochemicals
Phytochemicals are found in a wide array of plants and are most commonly consumed in foods and beverages such as fruits, coffee, green tea, garlic, green peppers, red wine, onions, yogurt,...
Phytochemicals are found in a wide array of plants and are most commonly consumed in foods and beverages such as fruits, coffee, green tea, garlic, green peppers, red wine, onions, yogurt,...
Phytoestrogens
Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring plant compounds which exhibit a weak estrogenic activity on the tissues of the body. This estrogenic activity is more than 1000 times weaker than the...
Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring plant compounds which exhibit a weak estrogenic activity on the tissues of the body. This estrogenic activity is more than 1000 times weaker than the...
Phytonutrient
A Phytonutrient is a chemical found in plants (apart from vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients) that have a beneficial effect the body. There are hundreds, if not thousands of...
A Phytonutrient is a chemical found in plants (apart from vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients) that have a beneficial effect the body. There are hundreds, if not thousands of...
Pilates
Pilates (pronounced Pi-lah-tees) is an exercise method that aims to create balance, optimal strength, flexibility and endurance without adding bulk. Developed by Joseph Pilates in the...
Pilates (pronounced Pi-lah-tees) is an exercise method that aims to create balance, optimal strength, flexibility and endurance without adding bulk. Developed by Joseph Pilates in the...
Pitta
A constitutional type within the Ayervedic philosophy. Those with a Pitta constitution easily heat up (physically and mentally) and can be aggravated by excess oil (internally or...
A constitutional type within the Ayervedic philosophy. Those with a Pitta constitution easily heat up (physically and mentally) and can be aggravated by excess oil (internally or...
PNF
See Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation.
See Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation.
Polyols
See sugar alcohols.
See sugar alcohols.
Polyphenol
A polyphenol is a type of antioxidant characterised by the presence of several phenol functional groups which are thought to be instrumental in combating oxidative stress within the human...
A polyphenol is a type of antioxidant characterised by the presence of several phenol functional groups which are thought to be instrumental in combating oxidative stress within the human...
Poly-unsaturated fat
Poly-unsaturated fat differs chemically from other fats in the way its carbon and hydrogen atoms are arranged and the bonds between them. Basically, poly-unsaturated fats can absorb...
Poly-unsaturated fat differs chemically from other fats in the way its carbon and hydrogen atoms are arranged and the bonds between them. Basically, poly-unsaturated fats can absorb...
Preservatives
Preservatives in food retard growth of bacteria, yeasts and moulds to lessen food spoilage and wastage. The most common “preserves” are: Sorbates (200-203)Benzoates (210-213)Sulphur...
Preservatives in food retard growth of bacteria, yeasts and moulds to lessen food spoilage and wastage. The most common “preserves” are: Sorbates (200-203)Benzoates (210-213)Sulphur...
Probiotic
This is the term applied to a preparation of living microbes, which can restore and maintain the balance of the microbes naturally present in the intestinal tract and gut. They are consumed...
This is the term applied to a preparation of living microbes, which can restore and maintain the balance of the microbes naturally present in the intestinal tract and gut. They are consumed...
Proline
Proline is a non essential amino acid, synthesized from glutamic acid. It is needed for collagen and cartilage production, keeping muscles and joints flexible. It plays an essential role in...
Proline is a non essential amino acid, synthesized from glutamic acid. It is needed for collagen and cartilage production, keeping muscles and joints flexible. It plays an essential role in...
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
PNF, PNF stretching , or Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, is regarded as one of the fastest and most effective ways to increase static-passive flexibility. PNF is not just a type...
PNF, PNF stretching , or Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, is regarded as one of the fastest and most effective ways to increase static-passive flexibility. PNF is not just a type...
Prossentials
Aussie Bodies blend of vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids.
Aussie Bodies blend of vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids.
Prostanoids
Prostanoids, prostaglandins, prostacyclin and thrombozane are important biological mediators formed by the enzyme Cyclooxygenase (COX). Pharmacological inhibition of COX (and therefore...
Prostanoids, prostaglandins, prostacyclin and thrombozane are important biological mediators formed by the enzyme Cyclooxygenase (COX). Pharmacological inhibition of COX (and therefore...
Prostate cancer
Although not as life threatening as breast cancer, prostate cancer become lethal after it has metastasised. 13% of cancer deaths in men result from metastic prostatic cancer. Traditional...
Although not as life threatening as breast cancer, prostate cancer become lethal after it has metastasised. 13% of cancer deaths in men result from metastic prostatic cancer. Traditional...
Protein
Protein is formed in the body from amino acids derived from the digestion of protein-containing foods or from amino acids manufactured by the body. Protein is essential for the repair and...
Protein is formed in the body from amino acids derived from the digestion of protein-containing foods or from amino acids manufactured by the body. Protein is essential for the repair and...
Pyroxidine
Pyroxidine or vitamin B6 is known as the workhorse of nutrients because it is involved in so many bodily processes (performing more than 100 jobs innumerable times a day). Functioning...
Pyroxidine or vitamin B6 is known as the workhorse of nutrients because it is involved in so many bodily processes (performing more than 100 jobs innumerable times a day). Functioning...
Riboflavin
Riboflavin is a water soluble vitamin found naturally in many foods but is also added to fortified breads and cereals. What it does: Involved in transforming protein, fats and...
Riboflavin is a water soluble vitamin found naturally in many foods but is also added to fortified breads and cereals. What it does: Involved in transforming protein, fats and...
RNA
Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is a nucleic acid made from a long chain of nucleotide units. Similar to DNA but differing in a few important structural details, in the cell RNA is usually single...
Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is a nucleic acid made from a long chain of nucleotide units. Similar to DNA but differing in a few important structural details, in the cell RNA is usually single...
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