Bovine Growth Hormone (rBGH), The purpose of Bovine Growth Hormone (rBGH) – a genetically engineered hormone – is to force the cows to produce more milk than their bodies would usually produce. This in itself doesn’t sound very acceptable, however it gets worse.
As a result of being regularly injected with rBGH and therefore being forced to produce more milk, the cows become highly susceptible to udder infections (mastitis). This results in an increase in the amount of pus which ends up in the milk we drink. Yes I said PUS. Results show that administering cows with rBGH results in a 79% increase in udder infections (mastitis) and this results in a 19% increase in somatic cell counts (i.e. pus and bacteria in the milk we so readily consume!).
Double-blind study, neither patients or researchers know whether they are in the control or experimental group until after the study has finished.
Free Radicals, in simple English, are those things – in this case – which cause damage to the body as opposed to antioxidants. e.g. pollution, smoking etc.
In vitro, (Latin: within the glass) refers to the technique of performing a given experiment in a controlled environment outside of a living organism; for example in a test tube.
Lipotropic, Preventing abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat in the liver. e.g. Dandelion, a very strong lipotropic that flushes excess fat from the liver.
Motility, a biological term which refers to the ability to move spontaneously and independently.
Pancreas – a gland, situated near the stomach, that secretes a digestive fluid into the intestine through one or more ducts and also secretes the hormone insulin.
Pancreatitis, is defined by rapid inflammation of the pancreas and in about five per cent of case can be fatal if complications occur.
Probiotics, dietary supplements containing potentially beneficial bacteria or yeasts. According to the currently adopted definition by FAO/WHO, probiotics are: ‘Live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host’.
Reference Daily Intake (RDI), the daily dietary intake level of a nutrient considered sufficient to meet the requirements of nearly all (97–98%) healthy individuals in each life-stage and gender group.
