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Metabolism
Metabolism refers to the set of biochemical processes that occur within an organism to sustain life. It involves the conversion of nutrients from food…
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Metabolites
Metabolites are the by-products of chemical reactions within cells that are stimulated by different enzymes and used in different metabolic processes. For example, the…
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Methylation is a biochemical process involving adding a methyl group (one carbon atom and three hydrogen atoms) to specific molecules, such as DNA, proteins,…
Read termMGBA communication carriers
MGBA communication carriers consist of gut peptides, neuroactive chemicals, hormones, and signaling molecules released by various organs interlinked with the MGBA mechanism and participate…
Read termMGBA Cross-Talk
‘Cross-talk’ refers to the bi-directional communication between the gut, its microbiome, and the brain through intricate neuro-immuno-endocrine communication pathways. MGBA cross-talk facilitates many functions,…
Read termMinor neurocognitive disorder
A minor neurocognitive disorder is defined by a modest decline in cognitive deficits that is not severe enough to interfere with a person’s independence…
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