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Carbohydrates |
Source of energy, carbon and fibre. Preventative of illness Probiotic of intestinal flora populations Use for for weight management |
Potatoes |
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Oligosaccharides |
Less than 10 monosaccharides(sugars) Prebiotics Burdock Dandelion Elecampane |
Less than 10 |
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Polysaccharides |
Long molecules That make mucilaginous Mucilage feels floppy and slimy Externally on the skin it protects and soothes Internally to coat lining of mouth, throat and digestive system Marshmallow Icelandic moss Slippery elm Carragheen Psyllium seed Best extracted in water in either infusions or decoctions Some are metabolised with a protein that creates glycoproteins Glycoproteins aid joint health and impact immune system
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More than 10 |
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Lipids |
Composed of fatty acids and glycerol Help form cell membrane Source of energy which the body stores Part of many hormones and vitamins Fat soluble vitamin A, D, E and K require lipids for the absorption in the gut Anti-inflammatory Immune enhancing Cardio vascular regulating properties |
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Gamma-linolenic acids |
Found in borage seeds Found in evening primrose Anti inflammatory |
Are a lipid |
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Alpha-linolenic |
Anti inflammatory Found in flax seeds |
Are a lipid |
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Seed oil |
Best taken internally Obtained by pressing Often used for external preparations Often moisturising and softening Often the base of ointments, balls, creams and lotions Offer a medium for absorption of the plants active constituents St Johns Wort Marigold Daisy Comfrey |
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