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The Fitness and Health Glossary +++ Popular Articles: 'Glutamine', 'Glucose', 'Growth'

Gastric Bypass refers to a type of operation that combines the creation of a small stomach pouch to restrict food intake and the construction of bypasses of the Duodenum and other segments of the small intestine to cause malabsorption (decreased absorption of nutrients).

Glucomannan refers to an herbal supplement that is said to contribute to Weight loss by delaying the absorption of glucose from the intestines.

Guarana refers to a nervous system stimulant derived from the seeds of a Brazilian plant of the same name, it is often found in herbal supplements that promote Weight loss.

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