'''Nutrition''' is the [[biochemistry|biochemical]] and [[physiology|physiological]] process by which an [[organism]] uses [[food]] to support its [[life]]. I
...heterotrophs and autotrophs, including some [[plankton]] and [[carnivorous plant]]s. [[Phototroph]]s obtain energy from light, while [[chemotroph]]s obtain
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'''Nutrition''' is the [[biochemistry|biochemical]] and [[physiology|physiological]] process by which an [[organism]] uses [[food]] to support its [[life]]. I
...heterotrophs and autotrophs, including some [[plankton]] and [[carnivorous plant]]s. [[Phototroph]]s obtain energy from light, while [[chemotroph]]s obtain
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'''Weight management''' refers to behaviors, techniques, and [[Physiology|physiological]] processes that contribute to a person's ability to attain and maintain a
...ss, psychiatric disorders, infections, endocrine disorders, and neurologic disorders may lead to weight loss.
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...es. Dietary fiber consists of non-[[starch]] [[polysaccharide]]s and other plant components such as [[cellulose]], [[resistant starch]], resistant [[dextrin
...been divided according to whether they provide soluble or insoluble fiber. Plant foods contain both types of fiber in varying amounts, according to the fibe
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...es. Dietary fiber consists of non-[[starch]] [[polysaccharide]]s and other plant components such as [[cellulose]], [[resistant starch]], resistant [[dextrin
...been divided according to whether they provide soluble or insoluble fiber. Plant foods contain both types of fiber in varying amounts, according to the fibe
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'''Weight management''' refers to behaviors, techniques, and [[Physiology|physiological]] processes that contribute to a person's ability to attain and maintain a
...ss, psychiatric disorders, infections, endocrine disorders, and neurologic disorders may lead to weight loss.
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...deficiency]], [[hypersensitivity]], [[allergy|allergies]] and [[autoimmune disorders]].
...mes includes [[injury|injuries]], [[disability|disabilities]], [[#Disorder|disorders]], [[syndrome]]s, [[infection]]s, isolated [[symptom]]s, deviant [[behavior
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...deficiency]], [[hypersensitivity]], [[allergy|allergies]] and [[autoimmune disorders]].
...mes includes [[injury|injuries]], [[disability|disabilities]], [[#Disorder|disorders]], [[syndrome]]s, [[infection]]s, isolated [[symptom]]s, deviant [[behavior
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...AIs) with the understanding that at some later date, when the [[physiology|physiological]] effects of biotin are better understood, AIs will be replaced by more exa
Biotin, synthesized in plants, is essential to plant growth and development. Bacteria also synthesize biotin, and it is thought
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...AIs) with the understanding that at some later date, when the [[physiology|physiological]] effects of biotin are better understood, AIs will be replaced by more exa
Biotin, synthesized in plants, is essential to plant growth and development. Bacteria also synthesize biotin, and it is thought
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...sh such as salmon, herring, mackerel and sardines) contributes to numerous physiological benefits, including cognition. As the primary structural component of nerve
...efit in [[Alzheimer's disease]], and [[cardiovascular disease]], and other disorders.
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...sh such as salmon, herring, mackerel and sardines) contributes to numerous physiological benefits, including cognition. As the primary structural component of nerve
...efit in [[Alzheimer's disease]], and [[cardiovascular disease]], and other disorders.
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...e [[orphan drug]] funding process ensures that people who experience those disorders can have some hope of [[pharmacotherapy|pharmacotherapeutic]] advances.
Later, small molecules were synthesized to specifically target a known physiological/pathological pathway, avoiding the mass screening of banks of stored compou
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...r endogenous (from within the body) molecule which exerts a biochemical or physiological effect on the cell, tissue, organ, or organism (sometimes the word ''pharma
...Early pharmacology focused on [[herbalism]] and natural substances, mainly plant extracts. Medicines were compiled in books called [[pharmacopoeia]]s. [[Cru
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...o the production of [[short-chain fatty acid]]s during the fermentation of plant-derived nutrients such as [[butyrate]] and [[propionate]]. Basically, the
...minants]] show many specializations for digesting and [[fermenting]] tough plant material, consisting of [[Digestive system of ruminants|additional stomach
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...o the production of [[short-chain fatty acid]]s during the fermentation of plant-derived nutrients such as [[butyrate]] and [[propionate]]. Basically, the
...minants]] show many specializations for digesting and [[fermenting]] tough plant material, consisting of [[Digestive system of ruminants|additional stomach
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.... DHA and EPA accumulate in fish that eat these algae. Common sources of [[plant oil]]s containing ALA include [[walnut]]s, edible seeds, and [[Flaxseed oil
...ed to be the reason why modern diets are correlated with many inflammatory disorders. While omega−3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may be beneficial in preventing
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...d to human beings either with a view to restoring, correcting or modifying physiological functions by exerting a [[pharmacological|pharmacological]], [[immunologica
=== For musculo-skeletal disorders ===
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.... DHA and EPA accumulate in fish that eat these algae. Common sources of [[plant oil]]s containing ALA include [[walnut]]s, edible seeds, and [[Flaxseed oil
...ed to be the reason why modern diets are correlated with many inflammatory disorders. While omega−3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may be beneficial in preventing
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...d to human beings either with a view to restoring, correcting or modifying physiological functions by exerting a [[pharmacological|pharmacological]], [[immunologica
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