[ Cortisone ] Cortisone is a steroidal hormone closely related to cortisol. Along with adrenaline, it is one of the main hormones released in response to stress. Cortisone elevates blood pressure, suppresses the immune system and reduces inflammation due to… Read More »Cortisone
[ Curative, Curative Medicine ] Medical treatment aimed at finding a cure for a condition or illness. Compare: Palliative
[ Cyanobacteria ] Prokaryotes, related to bacteria, that were among the early life forms on the earth. They were the first capable of photosynthesis, making them possible prototypes of algae and plants. They are believed to be responsible for the… Read More »Cyanobacteria
[ Deamination ] The removal of an amino group from a molecule such as an amino acid, catalysed by deaminases. Deamination may be used to break down excess amino acids into carbohydrates or ketone bodies.
[ Detoxification, Detox ] The physiological or medicinal removal of toxic substances from a living organism, carried out mainly by the liver and kidneys. Medically, detoxification can be achieved by decontamination of poison ingestion and the use of antidotes as… Read More »Detoxification
[ Detoxification Diet, Detox Diet ] Any of a group of dietary regimens thought to purge accumulated toxicants from the body. In general, they emphasise limiting intake to organic or whole (unprocessed) foods and increasing the intake of foods and/or… Read More »Detoxification Diet
[ Diet ] The foods habitually consumed by a person, community or other group. A specific food regimen such as a weight-loss diet or a vegetarian diet. See Dieting.
[ Dietary ] adjective. Relating to the diet [def 1.] or foods consumed.
[ Dietary_Supplement, Nutritional_Supplement ] A substance consumed with intention of providing nutrients that might otherwise be deficient. Typically, they include vitamins, minerals, fiber, fatty acids, or amino acids but may also include enzymes or hormones.
[ dieting ] Following a specific dietary regimen in order to control body weight or improve health. Compare Diet.