GLOSSARY

Amino acids: we can compare them to bricks of a child's toy, as we can erect buildings according to variety and quality of the ones at disposal. Each construction is a type of protein, and each little brick an amino acid.
The essential ones are called: veline, leucine, isoleucine, treonine, methionine, lysine, phenylalanine, treptophane.
 

Antibodies: Proteins produced by the organism, that, following an impulse, serve the function of defence.

Arteriosclerosis: disease which affects arteries, stiffening and thickening them, thus hindering blood flow.

Dental decay (Caries): it hits teeth enamel and ivory.

To swallow: send food from mouth to oesophagus.

Diabetes: disease due to insulin insufficient production.

Enzymes: proteins produced by the cells with the function of accelerating chemical reactions in our organism.

Liposoluble: that melts in water.

Molecules: union of either different or similar atoms.

Obesity: accumulation of fat tissues in the organism.

Hormones: substances produced by glands in tiny amounts, which regulate several functions in the organism.

Thrombosis: constriction of blood vessel, due to the formation of an obstructive blood clot.