Lutein and zeaxanthin are two types of carotenoids, which are pigments (yellow to red) found in vegetables. They are present…
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The word lycopene is derived from neo-Latin Lycopersicum, one of tomato species. Lycopene is a bright red carotene and carotenoid…
Lactose, a disaccharide composed of glucose and galactose, is the principal sugar of mammalian milk and the principal carbohydrate energy…
Linolelaidic acid is an omega-6 trans fatty acid and a geometric isomer of linoleic acid. It is present in partially…
Linoleic acid is called an omega-6 fatty acid because its double bonds appear after the sixth carbon in the chain.…
Lignoceric acid also known as tetracosanoic acid, is a saturated fatty acid with C23H47COOH formula. It is a member of…
Coconut oil is a must in natural beauty as well as health regimens. Natural health websites and countless blogs has…
Lignin are indigestible substances which makes woody parts of vegetables such as carrots, broccoli and seeds of fruits such as…
Also called phytochemicals, phytonutrients are found in plant foods. Lignans are large group of polyphenols available in plants. Some of…
Lysine is used in biosynthesis of proteins and contains an α-carboxylic acid group (deprotonated −COO− form under biological conditions), α-amino…