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Deutsch: Protein / Español: Proteína / Português: Proteína / Français: Protéine / Italiano: Proteina /

Protein refers to an organic compound that is the "building block" of the human Protein builds and maintains muscle tissue.

Deutsch: Mehrfach ungesättigte Fette / Español: Grasas poliinsaturadas / Português: Gorduras poliinsaturadas / Français: Graisses polyinsaturées / Italiano: Grassi poliinsaturi /

Polyunsaturated Fat refers to a type of Fat that is found in large amounts in foods from plants, including safflower, sunflower and corn oil.

Phen-fen refers to a Weight loss drug made up of fenfluramine and phentermine. Its use has been linked to heart valve problems and has been banned by the FDA.
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Phentermine refers to an appetite suppressant that disrupts the transmission of signals from the neurotransmitters and is used in the management of obesity.