Glossary

[ Invert_Sugar ] A mixture of glucose and fructose which has been hydrolysed from sucrose.

A naturally occurring isoflavonoid found predominantly in certain legumes, often as glycosides. Some isoflovones are phytoestrogens.

[ Isoflavonoid ] Any of a class of flavonoid phenolic compounds. Isoflavonoids include isoflavones, isoflavonones, isoflavans, pterocarpans and rotenoids. Some isoflavonoids are phytoestrogens.

A branched-chain amino acid. For humans, valine is one of the nine essential_amino_acids.

[ Isomalt ] A sugar alcohol widely used as a sugar substitute. Hydrolysis of isomalt yields glucose (50%), sorbitol (25%), and mannitol (25%). Isomalt is preferred in hard candy production because resists crystallisation better than sucrose and corn syrup.

[ Isothiocyanate ] A phytochemicals characterised by its strong odour and flavour and sometimes burning taste. Plants of the order Brassicales are rich in isothiocyanates. They include Brussels sprouts, capers, horseradish, mustard, radish, wasabi, and watercress. The enzyme myrosinase acts… Read More »Isothiocyanate

[ Juice Fast ] A fast or mono_diet based on consuming only vegetable or fruit juices. Juice fasting is sometimes promoted as a kind of detox_diet. See: Grapefruit_Diet

[ Ketoacidosis ] A pathological state marked by extreme state of metabolic ketosis. It decreases the pH of the blood which interferes with respiration by preventing haemoglobin from binding with oxygen, which can result in coma or death due to… Read More »Ketoacidosis

[ Ketogenic Diet ] A dietary regimen in which the carbohydrate intake is severely limited, resulting in the metabolic state of ketosis. The ketogenic diet is sometimes prescribed as a means of controlling the frequency and severity of epileptic seizures.

[ Ketone Bodies ] The three water-soluble molecules, acetoacetic acid, beta-hydroxybutyric acid and acetone, that are produced during the metabolic state of ketosis. Ketone bodies are an important source of energy for the brain and heart during fasting or strenuous… Read More »Ketone Bodies