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Gut

A short-hand way of referring to the gastrointestinal system. In this course, this term most commonly refers to the large intestine and the microbiota…

Glycans

Glycans are sugar molecules with proteins and lipids in their chemical structure.

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs)

GLP-1 medications (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) are prescription drugs originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes that work by influencing appetite regulation, blood sugar…

Free Radicals

Free radicals are reactive molecules with unpaired electrons, causing them to seek stability by taking electrons from other molecules. This process, called oxidative stress,…

Fullness hormones

Fullness hormones induce a feeling of satiety and reduce the desire to eat. Cholecystokinin (CCK) and leptin are examples of fullness hormones.

GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)

Gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) is the principal inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system (CNS), where it helps regulate neuronal excitability and maintain a…

Changing Your Diet Can Help Tamp Down Depression, Boost Mood

Diet, Gut Microbes Affect Effectiveness of Cancer Treatment, Research Reveals

More Evidence Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Health Harms

People who eat lots of ultra-processed foods are more likely to develop heart disease and to die sooner than those who stick with foods…

The Link Between Food and Mental Health

Simple Sugars Wipe Out Beneficial Gut Bugs

Eating Green Veggies Improves Immune Defenses