Glossary

Glossary

Flouride

NutritionReview.org - October 8, 2013

Flouride is a naturally occurring element found in the soil, water, plants, and animals. Sodium flouride is regularly added to drinking water supplies, usually...

Glossary

Licorice

NutritionReview.org - October 10, 2013

While commonly thought of as a popular candy, the herb Licorice is derived from the from the roots and stems of the plant Glycyrrhiza...

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Pumpkin

NutritionReview.org - October 10, 2013

Pumpkin seeds of the genus Cucurbita have enjoyed a long history in folk medicine for use as teniafuges, or agents with the ability to...

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Broccoli

NutritionReview.org - October 8, 2013

Broccoli is a dark green vegetable in the cruciferous family. It is rich in fiber, provitamin A carotenoids, vitamin C and vitamin K. Cruciferous...

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Ginseng (American)

NutritionReview.org - October 8, 2013

American Ginseng has been traditionally used by the American Indians as a general tonic, as a natural restorative for the weak and wounded and...

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Ginseng (Korean)

NutritionReview.org - October 8, 2013

Ginsenosides (Rg1) are the active ingredients that trigger the over-all benefits of Korean Ginseng. Ginseng has been shown to reduce the intensity of the...

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