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Beet leaves References, Glossary, and FAQs
Glossary Grown on Standard Process
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Acerola—The cherrylike fruit of the Malpighiaceae family. Bentonite (montmorillonite)—A natural colloidal, adsorbing clay
Acid maltase—An enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates. that can bind substances present in the lumen of the digestive
Breaks off individual glucose molecules from the maltose tract, allowing these substances to be eliminated with fecal
units. In combination with amylase and glucoamylase, material.
these enzymes complete the breakdown of starch and Beta carotene—The yellow pigment found in many yellow and
other carbohydrates. orange fruits, such as carrots.
Acidophilus—See Lactobacillus acidophilus. Betaine—A sweet, crystalline, quaternary ammonium salt
found in beet juice. Can be used as a lipotropic factor or a
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)—A perennial flowering legume.
gastric acidifier.
Alginic acid—An organic acid from various algae species.
Bifidobacterium lactis (BB-12 )—A research-supported, probiotic
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Allantoin—A crystallizable substance derived from plants. Formed strain of Bifidobacterium that supports gut health; evaluated
by the oxidation of uric acid. for its ability to compete with other bacteria to support the
Alpha-galactosidase—An enzyme that breaks down natural balance of the gut. Bifidobacteria are found normally
carbohydrates. Breaks down the 1,6 linkages in difficult-to- in the colon, acidify their environment, use a range of
digest sugars (melibiose, raffinose, and stachyose), which are carbohydrates for energy, don’t produce gas, and can make a
found in vegetables and legumes. variety of water-soluble vitamins.
American ginseng root—A relative of Korean ginseng with Bifidobacterium longum—Lactic acid-producing bacteria
health-supportive properties. that support digestion and enhance nutrient absorption.
Bifidobacteria are found normally in the colon, acidify
Ammonium chloride—A colorless crystal salt used as a systemic their environment, use a range of carbohydrates for
acidifier.
energy, don’t produce gas, and can make a variety of
Amylase—An enzyme that accelerates the hydrolysis of starch water-soluble vitamins.
and glycogen.
Biotin—A member of the B-vitamin family that helps support
Anise powder—An herb from the carrot family with energy and amino acid metabolism. Nutritional yeast,
aromatic seeds. liver, kidney, whole grains, nuts, and eggs are good sources of
Antioxidants—Substances found in food, especially fruits biotin.
and vegetables. Bovine—Cow.
Arabic gum—A natural gum from the acacia tree; used as a Bovine bile salts—A purified source of bovine bile salts in a
colloidal stabilizer to make tablets. powdered form.
Arrowroot flour—A tuberous root that yields a nutritive starch. Broccoli—A member of the cabbage family, broccoli is a
Barley—Barley grass used in our formulas consists of the cruciferous vegetable.
green leaves of the barley plant as opposed to the grain. Bromelain—Protein-digesting and milk-clotting enzyme generally
Beet root—The underground portion of a beet plant. found in pineapple juice and stem tissue.
Beet leaves—The above-ground portion of a beet plant; also Brussels sprout—A Brassica related to broccoli and cabbage.
known as Swiss chard.

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