Glossary (Lexicon)
Do you have questions about individual ingredients? You'll find a list of terms used in our ingredient glossary.
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Progestogen therapy
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Niemann-Pick-C1-Like-1
Niemann-Pick-C1-Like-1 (NPC1L1) is a transport protein in the small intestine that regulates the absorption of cholesterol and phytosterols from food and serves as the molecular target of the cholesterol-lowering drug ezetimibe.
Leucine Threshold
The leucine threshold is the minimum amount of the amino acid leucine required per meal to maximally stimulate muscle protein synthesis in the body.
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Magnesiumcarbonat
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Calorie content
The choice of food influences our energy intake. The calorie content varies greatly - some provide little energy, others a lot.
Cologne list
The Cologne List ® is an important initiative in competitive sports that offers athletes guidance in the selection of nutritional supplements.