Nutrition 101 - Glossary - E - Tufts Health

Summary: Want to learn some health and nutrition words that start with the letter E? Here is a quick list!

• Echinacea: A plant used in tea that might help with colds, though experts aren't completely sure.
• Edema: Swelling from too much fluid, which can be caused by eating too much salt, pregnancy, or heart issues.
• EGCG & Epicatechin: Healthy antioxidant compounds found in green tea and cocoa.
• Ellagic acid: Found in berries and walnuts, this might help lower cholesterol and fight bacteria.
• EPA: A healthy omega-3 fat found in fish like salmon that helps your heart.
• Episodic memory: Your ability to remember past events in your life.
• Ergosterol: Found in mushrooms, this can turn into vitamin D!
• Eugenol: The active part of clove oil, used for flavors and to help with tooth pain.

For more details, see rssapp-nutritionletter-tufts-edu at nutritionletter.tufts.edu/glossary/e/ (opens in new tab)