Antioxidant
A substance that can help limit oxidative reactions. The term alone does not prove a product prevents disease.
PLAIN-LANGUAGE DEFINITIONS
Health & Evidence Glossary
Clear definitions for common health, nutrition and evidence terms used across MedixVeda.
Bioavailability
The extent and rate at which a substance becomes available to the body; formulation can influence it.
Botanical
A plant or plant-derived material used as food, traditional preparation or supplement.
Contraindication
A circumstance in which a medicine, supplement or procedure may be unsuitable because risk could outweigh benefit.
Evidence
Information from observation and research used to judge how confident we can be in a claim.
Interaction
When one medicine, supplement, food or substance changes the effect, exposure or safety of another.
Micronutrient
A vitamin or mineral needed in relatively small amounts for normal physiological functions.
Randomized controlled trial
A study design that randomly assigns participants to interventions to reduce bias when comparing outcomes.
Systematic review
A structured synthesis that searches for and evaluates relevant studies using predefined methods.
Traditional use
Historical or cultural use of a preparation. Traditional use is not the same as proof from modern clinical trials.