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beta carotene – boosts the immune system and may prevent certain
types of cancer.
cholesterol – a waxy, fat-like substance found in every cell that is
used to help digest fats, strengthen cell membranes and make
hormones. Too much cholesterol in the blood settles out on artery
walls and may cause arteries to close or blood clots that cause heart
attacks and strokes.
generic – usually a little-known company that has “copied” the
recipe developed by another company. This usually allows them to
sell it more cheaply than the original. NOTE: The recipe cannot be
exactly the same, and sometimes non-active ingredients in things
like medicine can cause problems for some people.
monosaturated fat – fats that are liquid at room temperature. Help
decrease high blood cholesterol levels if part of a low-fat diet.
name brand – a well-known brand that has usually developed the
“recipe” for the product by themselves.
saturated fats – contain many hydrogen and single bonds. Easily
absorbed into the blood stream. Have been linked to heart disease
transfat – produced when vegetable oil is hydrogenated or partially
hydrogenated to allow it to be formed into a solid. This is the
newest culprit linked to heart disease.
unsaturated fats – do not contain many hydrogen because of double
bonding between carbons. Has been linked to some types of cancer
if antioxidants are not present to balance this out.
vitamin A – helps maintain surface linings of the eyes, and
respiratory, urinary and intestinal tracts. Helps keep skin and
mucous membranes healthy. Also helps regulate the immune
system.