Nutritional Science Terms

adjective relating to the stomach or the process of digestion

• The patient was diagnosed with gastric ulcers after experiencing severe stomach pain.
• I heard eating spicy food can cause gastric problems.
• I shouldn't have eaten that street food, now I have a bad case of gastric distress.
• The company's financial troubles were like a gastric attack, causing pain and discomfort to everyone involved.

noun HDL is a type of lipoprotein that carries cholesterol from the body's tissues to the liver for excretion.

• High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is often referred to as 'good' cholesterol because it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from your bloodstream.
• My doctor said my HDL levels are looking good, so I must be doing something right!
• I need to up my HDL game by eating more avocados and nuts.
• Having high levels of HDL is like having a team of superheroes in your blood, fighting off the bad guys.