Nutrition

Nutrition

Nutrients, nourishments and related science for the healthy growth and maintenance of the human body and living organisms.

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Vitamin B1 is a water-soluble vitamin that the body requires to break down carbohydrates, fat, and protein. Every cell of the body requires vitamin B1 to form adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Vitamin B1 ...

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

Health care; Nutrition

ATP is a molecule that serves as the universal energy source for all plants and animals. In your body, ATP breaks down into adenosine diphosphate plus a separate phosphate group. This releases ...

Antioxidant

Health care; Nutrition

Antioxidants are chemical substances that help protect against cell damage from free radicals. Well-known antioxidants include vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, carotenoids, and flavonoids.

Nutritional supplement

Health care; Nutrition

A preparation intended to supply nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, fatty acids or amino acids, that are missing or are not consumed in sufficient quantity in a person's diet.

Folic acid

Health care; Nutrition

A water-soluble vitamin that is converted to a coenzyme essential to purine and thymine biosynthesis. A deficiency of folic acid can cause a form of anemia.

Nutrient

Health care; Nutrition

Nourishment for growth or metabolism, especially a nourishing ingredient in a food such as protein.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Health care; Nutrition

Vitamin C is an essential water-soluble vitamin that has a wide range of functions in the human body. One of vitamin C's important functions is acting as an antioxidant, protecting LDL cholesterol ...