SFI Health

Glossary

A

Anticoagulation

To prevent the clotting of the blood

C

Clotting

The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a clot

Coagulation

The process of a liquid, such as blood, changing to a solid sate (e.g. clotting)

Conscientious

Careful, diligent

D

DHA

Docosahexaenoic acid, an essential fatty acid obtained from fish oil

E

Endothelial

The layer of cells that line the interior surface of blood vessels

EPA

Eicosapentaenoic acid, an essential fatty acid obtained from fish oil

Essential fatty acids

A fatty acid that must be obtained from the diet; cannot be made by the body

F

Fatty acid

Building blocks of cells 

G

Genes

A section of DNA with a specific function

GLA

Gamma-linolenic acid, an essential fatty acid found primarily in vegetable oils

M

Metabolise

The processing of food within the body

N

Non-genetic

Not related to the genes; not hereditary

P

Peripheral nervous system

The system of nerves outside the brain and spinal cord

Polyunsaturated fats

Polyunsaturated fats are considered healthy fats your body needs.

PUFA

Polyunsaturated fats

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