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Weight loss
5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
Fitness; Weight loss
Found in some over-the-counter weight loss products, this extract from a West African plant seed contains a contaminant linked to a rare and potentially deadly blood disorder. It has not been proven ...
Carotenoids
Fitness; Weight loss
A collection of plant pigments that are found in yellow, orange, red, and dark green fruits and vegetables and may lower the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Examples are beta-carotene, ...
Caffeine
Fitness; Weight loss
A stimulant found naturally in coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa beans (chocolate) and kola nuts (cola) and added to soft drinks, foods, and medicines. A cup of coffee has 100-250 milligrammes of ...
Callipers
Fitness; Weight loss
A metal or plastic tool similar to a compass used to measure the diameter of an object. The skin fold thickness in several parts of the body can be measured with skin callipers to determine the lean ...
Bypass
Fitness; Weight loss
An operation in which a surgeon creates a new tubular pathway for the movement of fluids and/or other substances in the body.
Breastfeeding
Fitness; Weight loss
Feeding a child human breast milk. According to the American Academy of paediatrics , human breast milk is preferred for all infants. This includes even premature and sick babies, with rare ...
