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All fluid milk products and foods made from milk, except foods made from milk that have little to no calcium, such as cream cheese, cream, and butter. Calcium-fortified soymilk (soy beverage) is also part of the Dairy Group. 
Recommended daily intake for adults is 3 cups.
Amount That Counts as a Cup in the Dairy Group:
1 cup milk 
½ cup evaporated milk 
8 fluid ounces - 1 small container of yogurt
1 ½ ounces or 2 slices of hard cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, Parmesan)
⅓ cup shredded cheese 
1 half-pint container calcium-fortified soymilk 

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Dark circles under eyes

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darker-colored skin under the eyes, shadows cast by puffy eyelids or hollows that develop as a normal part of aging (thinning skin and loss of fat and collagen),
Could be caused by fatigue or lack of sleep as the cornea and retina remain fully functional while still awake and not in REM tiring the delicate muscles located around the eye The excess of blood required by the muscles moves downwards into the 'bags' creating an almost bruised like appearance.
Could also be a hydration issue or illnesses causing water or fluid retention. Other reasons could include hereditary, pigmentation irregularities, rubbing or scratching eyes, s
un exposure, allergies, eczema and contact dermatitis.

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Depression

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mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity. Feeling depressed is a normal reaction to loss or other life's situations causing temporary sadness, life's struggles, and an injured self-esteem. Clinical depression is different from depressed mood by affecting other body and brain functions (energy, eating, sleeping, thinking, memory) and lasting for long periods of time - from many weeks to years.

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Diarrhea

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frequent, loose or liquid bowel movements, more than three times in a day. Could be caused by food allergies, malabsorption and sensitivities (to lactose, gluten, caffeine overdose, etc), drinking too much water in a short period of time, menstruation, food poisoning, bites or stings, flu, appendicitis, giardiasis, amebiasis and other parasites, colitis, complications of types 1 and 2 diabetes, IBS, diverticulitis and polyps. Nutrition management of diarrhea includes drinking clear fluids for the first 12-24 hours or until the symptoms start clearing up, followed by BRAT diet or other bland diet limiting all foods that could be contributing to diarrhea, such as milk, coffee, fruits and vegetables high in insoluble fiber and fructose, whole grains, candies, fried and greasy foods. Solid foods should be added slowly, to make sure they are not causing any symptoms, starting from starch, then yogurt, then low fiber fruit and vegetables.

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Diet

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food consumed by a person, tailored for particular health and/or enjoyment reasons.  

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Diet drink

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Sugar-free, zero-calorie or low calorie beverage, usually artificially sweetened.
Consumption of diet drinks has increased considerably in the past few decades: from 3% in 1965 to 20% in 2010. It means that about 20% of the U.S. population aged 2 years and over consumes diet drinks on a given day - from 10% and 18% for teenagers to 26% and 28% for 40-50 year old males and females, respectively, respectively. (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey  - NHANES - data)

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Digestive enzymes

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Enzymes that break down proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and fat molecules into smaller parts, in order to facilitate their absorption by the body. They can be found in the saliva, stomach the pancreatic juice, and in the intestinal (small and large) secretions, or as part of the lining of the gastrointestinal tract.


Digestive enzymes include:
  • Lipases (lipolytic enzymes) split fats into glycerol and fatty acids
    • Gastric lipase: breaks down fat in the stomach
  • Proteases and peptidazes (proteolytic enzymes) break down proteins into amino acids
    • Bromelain, enzyme found in pineapple used for reducing swelling (inflammation), especially of the nose and sinuses, after surgery or injury.
    • Stomach enzymes Pepsin, Chymotrypsin, Gelatinase
    • Pancreatic Trypsin breaks down proteins in to aromatic amino acids
  • Amylases split carbohydrates into simple sugars
    • Ptyalin in the saliva that converts starch into dextrin and maltose, pancreatic amylase that converts carbs into simple sugar
    • Sucrase in the small intestine: breaks down sucrose to monosaccharides
    • Maltase in the small intestine: converts maltose to glucose
    • Lactase in the small intestine: converts lactose to glucose and galactose
  • Nucleases break down nucleic acids into nucleotides

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Diuretics

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Also known as water pills or fluid pills, diuretics are medications increasing the amount of water and salt expelled from the body as urine. They treat a variety of conditions, such as high blood pressure, glaucoma and edema. 
There are several types of diuretics working in different parts of the kidney.
Thiazide diuretics inhibit sodium re-absorption at the beginning of the distal convoluted tubules. Loop diuretics prevent re-absorption of sodium and chloride ions in the Loop of Henle - 
portion of a nephron that leads from the proximal convoluted tubule to the distal convoluted tubule in the kidney.  Potassium sparing diuretics prevent excessive loss of potassium at the distal convoluted tubules. Carbonic anhydrase diuretics inhibit transport of bicarbonate into the renal interstitium from the proximal convoluted tubule.
Natural diuretics include Parsley, Dandelion, Hawthorn, Hibiscus, Horsetail, tea. 

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Dizziness

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sensation of  feeling faint, lightheaded, woozy, weak or unsteady, losing balance or equilibrium. Dizziness that creates the false sense of spinning - like you or your surroundings are spinning or moving  - is called vertigo. Disequilibrium is a loss of balance. Syncope is described as fainting or temporary loss of consciousness. 

One of the more common reasons for doctor visits, dizziness it rarely signals a life-threatening condition. For example, it could be caused by a momentary drop in blood pressure and blood flow to the head when quickly changing position. Repeated episodes, however, could mean there is a more serious problem that has to be evaluated by a doctor, including allergies, infections like flu or colds, dehydration, diabetes, anemia, pregnancy, side effects of drugs, anxiety and stress, loss of blood, abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia), which can cause fainting spells.

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DMB

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3,3-Dimethyl-1-butanol is an organic compound (amyl alcohol) and a structural analog of choline.
DMB inhibits formation of microbial trimethylamine (TMA) in mice (e.g., from bacteroidetes bacteria Proteus mirabilis) and in human feces, It thereby reduces plasma levels of trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) after choline or carnitine supplementation.
While mice placed on a choline supplemented diet showed an increase in the proportions of Clostridiales (Firmicutes including pathogens), DMB induced a decrease in the proportions of these bacteria. 

DMB is found in some cold-pressed extra virgin olive oils, grapeseed oils, balsamic vinegars, and red wines. It has pheromone-like properties attracting female sap-sucking insects. 

It has been shown that blocking diet-induced atherosclerosis at the host level can be done by genetically knocking down flavin-containing monooxygenase 3 (FMO3), but that results in the fish malodor syndrome (TMAU). There’s growing appreciation that inhibition of microbial formation of TMA (and thus of TMAO) may be a better way of treating heart disease.

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