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- Bacteria
- single-celled microorganisms. Some bacteria can cause disease;
other "friendly" bacteria are normally present in the
body and perform such useful functions as aiding digestion and
protecting the body from harmful invading organisms.
- BCAA's (Branch Chain Amino Acids)
- leucine, Valine, and Isoleucine are called "branch chain"
aminos due to their molecular structure and are important essential
amino acids well known for their anticatabolic (muscle-saving)
benefits. They are called BCAA's because they structurally branch
off another chain of atoms instead of forming a line. See: Amino Acid Complex
- B-Complex Vitamins
- a group of eleven known vitamins that work together in your body.
All play vital roles in the conversion of food into energy. Essential
for the normal functioning of the nervous system, and the maintenance
of good digestion. Helps promote healthy skin, hair, and eyes.
These are water soluble vitamins, which means they cannot be
stored by your body and must be replaced every day. See: Ultra B-Complex
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- gradual enlargement of the prostate. It occurs in approximately
half of all men over the age of fifty and three quarters of men
over seventy years of age - a total of about 10 million American
men. BPH is largely attributable to hormonal changes associated
with aging. See: Pygeum/Saw Palmetto andProstate
Care
- Beta carotene
- a phytonutrient carotenoid with antioxidant and pro-vitamin A
activity. In addition to providing the body with a safe source
of Vitamin A, beta carotene works with other natural protectors
to defend your cells from harmful free radical damage.
- Bilberry
- a plant is closely related to blueberries and currants,
all of which belong to the genus "Vaccinium". The whole
fruits from these plants contain important tannins as well as
vitamins A and C. The specific activity of Bilberry comes from
concentrated fruit pigments called anthocyanins which have a
specific strengthening effect on the walls of the vascular system.
See: Bilberry Complex w/Lutein
- Binder
- a substance used in pharmacy to hold together the ingredients
of a compressed tablet.
Binders, Excipients, Fillers Dictionary
- Acacia gum
- plant extract used as a binder to hold materials together.
- Acidisol
- acidic filler for increased ingredient activity.
- Alcohol
- adds mass and preserves liquid ingredients.
- Apple Pectin
- speeds absorption and breakdown of capsule or tablet.
- Avicel
- a microcrstalline cellulose that helps with tablet compression
and aids in tablet disintegration.
- Calcium Carbonate
- mass adding filler with low weight/mass ratio. Used in products
where a lot of size needs to be added with little weight.
- Calcium Phosphate- dibasic
- a mined, naturally-occuring mineral that helps with tablet compression.
It can be considered both a binder and a filler.
- Calcium Stearate
- adds mass to tablet and acts as lubricant in breakdown.
- Calcium Sulfate
- sulfur based filler used mainly in tablets and capsules.
- Carbomer
- a synthetic gelling agent necessary to obtain a water-based gel.
- Cellulose
- microcrystalline ingredient in tablet coatings and capsules.
- Cellulose acetate phthalate
- used as an enteric coating which provides both buffering and
time release actions.
- Citric Acid
- a natural preservative.
- Dextrose
- used as a basic filler and also acts as disintigrant to faciliate
breakdown.
- Dicalcium Phosphate
- used mainly to bring additional mass to tablet. Also "cements"
tablet together.
- Diethyl phthalate
- used as a "plasticizer."
- Ditab (dibasic calcium phosphate)
- a mined, naturally-occuring mineral that helps with tablet compression.
It can be considered both a binder and a filler.
- Eleema P100
- anti-fungal compound. It sounds chemical laden, but it is a natural
product.
- Fructose
- a sweetener for chewable or sublingual tablets.
- Fumed Silica
- used as a flow agent in manufacturing.
- Gelatin
- binds sublingual or chewable tablet together.
- Lycerin
- adds mass to either liquid or softgel products.
- Hydroxypropyl metheylcellulose
- derived from cellulose (which is from wood pulp or cotton seed
fiber), it is used as a tablet binder or coating agent.
Bioflavonoid
any of a group of biologically active flavonoids. They are essential
for the stability and absorption of vitamin C. Although they
are not technically vitamins, they are sometimes referred to
as vitamin P. See: Pro-C Complex
Biological Value
both the biological efficiency of a protein and any of a number
of methods used to measure a protein's biological efficiency.
Biotin
this vitamin is used for fat, protein, carbohydrate metabolism,
cell growth, and fatty acid production.
Blood-brain barrier
a mechanism involving the capillaries and certain other cells
of the brain that keeps many substances, especially water-based
substances, from passing out of the blood vessels to be absorbed
by the brain tissue.
Boron
a mineral that not only aides in calcium absorption, but also
may increase blood levels of testosterone.
Bovine cartilage
a source of mucopolysaccharides which have anti-inflammatory and joint protective properties.
Bromelain
a naturally extracted digestive enzyme that may help accelerate
tissue repair. See: Quercetin/Bromelain
Bronchial Tubes
hollow air passageways that branch from the windpipe (trachea)
into the lungs. They carry oxygen into the lungs and pass waste
gases (mostly carbon dioxide) out of the body.
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