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Nutrition

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

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Nutrition

theobromine

Health care; Nutrition

Theobromine is an alkaloid compound with a molecular structure similar to caffeine. Theobromine has a mild stimulating effect on humans, and is found in certain foods, such as cocoa and chocolate. ...

unsaturated fat

Health care; Nutrition

An unsaturated fat is a fat or fatty acid in which there are one or more double bonds between carbon atoms of the fatty acid chain. Such fat molecules are monounsaturated if each contains one double ...

vitamin A (retinol)

Health care; Nutrition

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin with multiple functions in the body. It helps cells differentiate, an essential part of cell reproduction. Cells that are not fully differentiated are more likely ...

vitamin B1 (thiamin)

Health care; Nutrition

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 ...

vitamin B12 (cobalamine)

Health care; Nutrition

Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin needed for normal nerve cell activity, DNA replication, and production of the mood-affecting substance SAMe (S-adenosyl-L-methionine). Vitamin B12 acts with ...

vitamin B2 (riboflavin)

Health care; Nutrition

Vitamin B2 is a water-soluble vitamin that helps the body process amino acids and fats, activate vitamin B6 and folic acid, and convert carbohydrates to adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Under some ...

vitamin B3 (niacin)

Health care; Nutrition

Vitamin B3 is required for cell respiration and helps release the energy in carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. It also supports proper circulation and healthy skin, functioning of the nervous system, ...

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