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Acetylcholine (ACh)
Pronunciation: uh-seet-l-koh-leen, [ˌasədlˈkōˌlīn]
Definition: Acetylcholine (ACh) is a neurotransmitter, a organic compound/chemical that carries messages from your brainPronunciation to your body through nerve cells. It’s an excitatory neurotransmitter. ts main role is to communicate signals between neurons in the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). This means it “excites” the nerve cell and causes it to “fire off the message.”
Adaptogen
Pronunciation: adap-to-gen, [əˈdaptəˌjen]
Definition: Plants or mushrooms that help your body respond to stress, anxiety, fatigue or help your overall wellbeing.
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
Pronunciation: a·den·o·sine tri·phos·phate, [əˌdenəsēn trīˈfäsfāt]
Definition: Adenosine Triphosphate, commonly known as ATP, is a nucleotide that serves as the primary energy carrier in all living organisms. It is made up of adenine, ribose (a sugar), and three phosphate groups. ATP stores and releases energy by breaking and forming the bonds between its phosphate groups, making it essential for powering various cellular processes, including muscle contractions, nerve impulse propagation, and biochemical reactions. ATP is the energy currency of the cell, providing the necessary energy for various biological functions and processes. It is synthesized in the mitochondria through cellular respiration and is readily hydrolyzed to adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and inorganic phosphate, releasing energy that is harnessed by cells for various activities. ATP plays a crucial role in metabolism, signaling, and muscle function, making it vital for life.
Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs)
Pronunciation: ad·vanced gly·ca·tion end prod·ucts, [ədˈvan(t)st ɡlīˈkāSHən end ˈpräˌdək(t)s]
Definition: Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) are a complex group of compounds that form when sugars react with proteins, lipids, or nucleic acids through a process called glycation. This process occurs both naturally in the body and from external sources, particularly in foods that undergo high-temperature cooking or processing. AGEs can accumulate in various tissues over time and have been implicated in numerous age-related ailments, including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and neurodegenerative disorders. Understanding AGEs is critical for developing strategies to mitigate their effects on health and to promote overall well-being.
Age-Related Cognitive Decline
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Agonist
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Alkaloid
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Amino Acids
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Ampakines
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Amyloid Plaques
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AMPA Receptors
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Anandamide
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Antagonist
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Anxiolytics
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Apoptosis
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Axons
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