elissa - Glossary

Tetradecylthioacetic Acid (TTA)

A sulfur-substituted fatty acid analog with hypolipidemic, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.  TTA is an activator of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors, and increases mitochondrial beta-oxidation (the process of oxidizing fatty acids for energy).  Not coincidentally, TTA is used as an ingredient in various weight loss supplements, although its efficacy in humans has not been...

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Cluster Dextrin®

A “highly-branched cyclic dexrin” produced from amylopectin (a type of starch) by Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd. Cluster Dextrin is a highly soluble, high molecular weight carbohydrate marketed as a food additive and carb source for sports drinks/supps.

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1,3-N-Dipropyl-7-Propargylxanthine

Also written (correctly) as 1,3-di-n-propyl-7-propargylxanthine. A synthetic caffeine analog that is reportedly 100 times more potent than caffeine at both A1 and A2 adensosine receptors.  It has not, however, been tested in...

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3′,5,7-Trihydroxy-4′-Methoxyflavone-7-Rutinoside

See Diosmin.

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Diosmin

A citrus bioflavonoid closely related to hesperidin. Diosmin is used extensively in Europe to treat chronic venous insufficiency, hemorrhoids and varicose veins. Diosmin also has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and (experimental) antitumor activities. Chemical name:...

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1,4,6-Androstatriene-3,17-Dione

See ATD.

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