bioactive
- noun
- /ˌbaɪoʊˈæktɪv/
- Specialized
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bioactivo
- Researchers found that the diet high in bioactives contributed to improved cellular function.
Generally chocolate does contain these very special bioactives as we call them, called polyphenols.
- Generally chocolate does contain these very special bioactives as we call them, called polyphenols.
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Well, they're thought to contain all of these healthy nutrients and bioactives, so antioxidants, minerals, vitamins as well as fibre and healthy sources of fat.
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Generally chocolate does contain these very special bioactives as we call them, called polyphenols.
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It's not getting any of the other balanced diverse repertoire of bioactives that come from eating a more balanced meal.
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The eastern diamondbacks that weren't rattling on Darnell's screened porch or in the Bioactive Inc.
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Many fruits and vegetables contain important bioactives that can promote health and wellbeing.
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Eating a variety of foods rich in bioactives can support a healthy immune system.
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A substance that directly changes how a body or germ works
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A chemical in plants that can affect health
An ingredient used to help the body heal faster and repair tissue
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Etymology
A bioactive is a substance, often from food or plants, that affects living cells; the name comes from bio- 'life' and active 'doing', so a bioactive is literally something that 'does' things in the body.