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Salicylic acid

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bitter acid present in plants, used in making aspirin and as a preservative. Also known as orthohydroxybenzoic acid and Saicylate, this organic acid is named after white willow tree (salix), from the bark of which it is used to be obtained. Wintergreen leaves are also high in Salycilate. Possesses bacteriostatic, fungicidal, and keratolytic action, used as a food preservative, an antiseptic in toothpaste, a peeling agent in ointments, creams, gels, and shampoos applied to reduce the scaling of the skin or scalp in psoriasis, in skin products for the treatment of acne since it causes skin cells to slough off more readily, preventing them from clogging up the pores.

Highest content in Salycilate drugs like Aspirin, in food spices such as cumin, paprika, turmeric, dry dill, oregano, rosemary, thyme, mustard, curry powder, especially Vindaloo curry. Relatively high in some mushrooms, olive oil, apricots. Salicylic acid is a metabolite of these foods and drugs.

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Seaweed

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large plant-like algae growing in the sea or on rocks below the high-water mark. Seaweeds are simpler than flowering plants. Unlike plants that absorb nutrients through their roots, seaweed absorbs nutrients through all parts of its tissues.

Edible seaweeds include  the red algae, green algae, and brown algae.

Seaweed and marine algae have more concentrated nutrition than vegetables grown on land and they are attributed health properties related to longevity, beauty and health. It is thought to have antiviral, antibacterial, and antiinflammatory properties. Seaweed is high in Iodine maintaining a healthy thyroid function, also calcium, iron, magnesium and vitamin C (more than in oranges). For thousands of years, this marine vegetable has been a staple in Asian diets.

The red seaweed Chondrus crispus, rich in dietary fiber and oligosaccharides, was shown to increase the population of beneficial bacteria such as Bifidobacterium breve increased while decrease pathogenic species such as Clostridium septicum and Streptococcus It also increased concentrations of short chain fatty acids, including acetic, propionic and butyric acids

Seaweed is also known as kaiso, weeds, agar, irish moss, kelp, laver, spirulina, wakame, dried weed, nori sheets, and marine algae.

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Seeds

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Plant's unit of reproduction, a ripened ovule. 
All foods made from meat, poultry, seafood, beans and peas, eggs, processed soy products, nuts, and seeds are considered part of the Protein Foods Group (formerly Meat and Beans group). In general, 1 ounce of meat, poultry or fish, ¼ cup cooked beans, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of peanut butter, or ½ ounce of nuts or seeds can be considered as 1 ounce-equivalent from the Protein Foods Group. 1 tablespoon of seeds is about ½ ounce. Examples of edible seeds include Sesame seeds, Chia seeds, Flax seeds, Hemp seeds and Sunflower seeds. Beans are large seeds of Legume plants, Cereals (Grains) are processed seeds. Nuts are one-seeded fruits that are not distinguishable from their seeds (acorn, chestnut, hazelnut, beech, filbert) or large seeds that are treated as nuts in culinary (peanuts, cashews, coconuts, litchi, pistachio, almond, walnut).

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Semen

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organic fluid, also known as seminal fluid, secreted by sexual glands and other sexual organs of a male. Contains spermatozoa, proteolytic and other enzymes as well as fructose (2-5 mg per mL semen, more than 2.4 mg or 13 µmol per ejaculate) promoting the survival of spermatozoa and providing a medium through which they can move or "swim". Texture of semen can be thick, chunky or clumpy. It is usually thinner with more frequent ejaculation. Normal and healthy semen could vary in color from opaque white and transparent to slightly yellowish or grayish. Basic amines such as putrescine, spermine, spermidine and cadaverine are responsible for the smell and flavor of semen. It can smell somewhat like bleach or chlorine, slightly sour (some compare it to pancake batter), salty or even sweetish. Anecdotal evidence points to pineapple juice and other food ingredients in diet as sources of sweeter smell. Foul odor and smell is often an indication of infection, and so could be color (brown or red). Brown semen could be also caused by trauma, forced ejaculation and diets high in protein and vitamin B content. Deep yellow color could be also caused by infection, not ejaculating for a long time or foods rich in sulfur - like garlic or onions, and B2 vitamin. Vitamin C, E, folate and zinc can boost sperm DNA quality - at least in older men (44+). Omega-3 fatty acids, walnuts and honey are among quality boosters too. BPA (bisphenol A) found in polycarbonate plastic bottles and food containers, polluted air and smoking can decrease the quality of sperm.

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Shampoo

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a liquid or cream personal care product containing detergent or soap for washing the hair
Typically 70-80% of shampoo is water. Primary detergents are ammonium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, and sodium lauryl ether sulfate.  Propylene Glycol (PG, Polyethylene Glycol (PEG), and Ethylene Glycol (EG) are petroleum derivatives that act as solvents, surfactants, and wetting agents. Typical foaming chemicals include lauramide DEA or cocamide DEA.

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Sobe drink

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SoBe (SoBE, short for "South Beach" in Miami, Florida) is an American brand of teas, sports drinks, energy drinks, fruit-juice blends (smoothies) and enhanced water beverages. In 2000, it was acquired by PepsiCo. The company continues to experiment with beverages, so ingredients change depending on the time of production. SoBe Lean was popular in the early 2000s with flavors including  Fuji Apple Cranberry and Raspberry lemonade. In 2010s, it was replaced by SoBe LifeWater (Sobe’s zero calorie drinks) - flavored water sweetened with stevia (approved by FDA in the end of 2008). Other flavors include Black & Blue Berry Brew announced in 2003; SoBe Fuerte, aimed at the Hispanic customer, with a refreshing flavor that's part tropical and part citrus, later replaced with En Fuego and Midnight Mojito. SoBe Zen Blend (Oolong and Black teas flavored with a touch of orange and ginger, enhanced by SoBe's triple ginseng formula and Shizandra) was less popular and eventually discontinued.

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Social anxiety

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social phobia
excessive and unreasonable fear of social situations. 
In contrast to the normal level of nervousness, social anxiety or social phobia includes fear, intense nervousness (anxiety) and avoidance that interferes with the daily routine, work, school or other activities. For children, symptoms include crying, having temper tantrums, clinging to parents or refusing to speak in social situations. For adults, anxiety and self-consciousness arise from intense fear of being closely watched, judged, and criticized by others, excessive worrying about embarrassing or humiliating themselves, concerns of offending others,  fear that others notice they look anxious, fear of physical symptoms that may cause embarrassment, such as blushing, sweating, trembling, having a shaky voice, muscle tension, fast heartbeat, trouble catching breath, or even bowel sounds, diarrhea, odor and gas, expecting the worst possible consequences from a negative experience during a social situation. Individuals with social anxiety disorder tend to avoid people and situations where they might be the center of attention, are anxious anticipating social events and spend time after a social situation analyzing their performance and identifying flaws.

Social phobia may be inherited or learned, when amygdala in the brain is overreactive heightening fear response, while prefrontal cortex, orchestrating thoughts and moderating social behaviors, is underactive.

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Stem cell therapy

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​The use of stem cells (cells with the potential to develop into many different types of cells in the body) to treat or prevent a disease or condition. 

Bone marrow transplantation is an example of a stem cell therapy that is in widespread use.
Human umbilical cord blood (HUCB) is considered to be the most plentiful reservoir of cells and to have regenerative potential for many clinical applications.
Alternate methods for preparing stem cells include genetic reprogramming of adult cells (called iPSCs, induced pluripotent stem cells) to assume a stem cell-like state. 
Research is underway to determine whether stem cell therapy may be useful in treating a wide variety of conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson's disease, and spinal cord injury.

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Sucrose

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organic compound commonly known as table sugar and sometimes called Saccharose. It is a disaccharide and consists of glucose and fructose joined together. 
Obtained from sugar cane and sugar beets, Sucrose is more expensive than High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) derived from corn.
White refined sugar is the most common form. Brown sugar comes either from the late stages of cane sugar refining (before all of the molasses was taken out) or from coating white refined sugar with a cane molasses syrup.

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Sulfur

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Sulfur or sulphur (in nonscientific British) is a multivalent non-metal mineral, the third most abundant in the body after calcium and phosphorus, concentrated in muscles, skin and bones, and essential for life. In its native form, it is a bright yellow crystalline solid that might have a distinct "rotten egg" smell when water (e.g., humidity in the air) mixes with the sulfur and a small amount of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas is produced. Sulfur dioxide gas escaping into the air smells more like struck matches.

Garlic, 
onions, shallots, and leeks are rich in various organosulfur compounds. Other foods high in sulfur include jerusalem artichokes, asparagus, eggs, tofu, beans, ​broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, coffee and meat. 

As a supplement, sulfur is available in two forms: dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and methylsulfonylmethane (MSM). About 15% of DMSO breaks down into MSM in the body. Both have been touted as treatments for pain.

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