What’s That?

An alphabetical listing of food- and health-related definitions.

acetylcholine

an organic molecule that acts as a neurotransmitter in many organisms, including humans

Wikipedia

dopamine

a compound present in the body as a neurotransmitter and a precursor of other substances including epinephrine

Google

flavonoid

Any of a large group of water-soluble plant pigments…that are beneficial to health.

The Free Dictionary

neurotransmitter

any of several chemical substances…that transmit nerve impulses across asynapse to a postsynaptic element

Dictionary.com

quercetin

A flavoniod possessing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

(http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-294-QUERCETIN.aspx?activeIngredientId=294&activeIngredientName=QUERCETIN)

terpenoids

naturally occurring organic chemicals found in all classes of living things that are thought to posses antibacterial, antineoplastic, and other pharmaceutical properties.

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terpenoid)

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