Health & Nutrition Glossary - قاموس الصحة والتغذية

Comprehensive glossary of health, nutrition, and medical terms explained in simple language.

• Autophagy - Autophagy is a natural biological process where cells clean up and recycle their damaged or unnecess
• Blood Sugar (Glucose) - Blood sugar (glucose) is the level of glucose in the bloodstream. It is the body's primary energy so
• Chlorogenic Acid - Chlorogenic acid is a polyphenolic compound abundant in green coffee and yerba mate. It is known for
• Cortisol - Cortisol is the primary stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It plays a role in regulating
• Dietary Fiber - Dietary fiber is the parts of plant foods that the body cannot digest or absorb. It is divided into
• Glycemic Index (GI) - The Glycemic Index (GI) is a scale that ranks carbohydrate foods by how quickly they raise blood sug
• Gut Microbiome - The gut microbiome is the community of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi) living in the diges
• Insulin Resistance - Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body's cells become less responsive to the hormone in
• Intermittent Fasting - Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of eating and fasting. It does
• Metabolic Syndrome - Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart dise
• Polyphenols - Polyphenols are natural compounds found in plants that act as powerful antioxidants. They are abunda
• Prebiotics - Prebiotics are non-digestible dietary fibers that serve as food for beneficial gut bacteria. They he
• Probiotics - Probiotics are live microorganisms (beneficial bacteria) that, when consumed in adequate amounts, pr
• Visceral Fat - Visceral fat is fat stored around internal organs in the abdominal area. Unlike subcutaneous fat, it
• Yerba Mate - Yerba Mate is a South American plant used as a traditional beverage rich in polyphenols and antioxid