Glossary

[ Cellulose ] A long-chain carbohydrate consisting of D-glucose units. Cellulose is an important structural component of plants and some algae. In humans, cellulose is the primary source of dietary fibre.

[ CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a United States federal agency, under the Department of Health and Human Services, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 1946,… Read More »Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[ Certified_Organic ] An agricultural product that is certified through a formalised approval process. Regulations for what constitutes “organic” vary widely from country to country, but generally sets standards for growing, processing, storing and shipping of products. Regulations may include: avoidance… Read More »Certified Organic

[ Codex Alimentarius ] A collection of standards relating to safety and fairness in the food industries, including dietary supplements, such as vitamins and minerals. It is maintained by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, established in 1961 by the Food and… Read More »Codex Alimentarius

[ Coeliac disease, celiac disease (US) ] An autoimmune disorder of the small intestine that may be caused by sensitivity to gliadin, a component of gluten, found in wheat and other grains. Symptoms include pain and discomfort in the digestive… Read More »Coeliac disease

[ Conditionally‑Essential Fatty Acid ] .

[ Conditionally-Essential Nutrient ] A nutrient that, in the presence of certain other nutrients, an organism can endogenously synthesise and, therefore, need not be acquired from dietary sources. This definition does not consider conditions which may result in the demand… Read More »Conditionally-Essential Nutrient

[ Conjugated linoleic acid, CLA ] An Isomer of linoleic acid in which two or more double bonds are conjugated and separated by a single bond between them. CLAs are found mostly in the meat and dairy products of grass-fed… Read More »Conjugated linoleic acid

[Cortisol , hydrocortisone ] Cortisol is a steroid hormone closely related to cortisone and released in response to stress and low blood-glucose. Cortisol suppresses the immune system, triggers an increase of gluconeogenesis and increases the metabolism of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.… Read More »Cortisol