bioactive
adjective
bio·ac·tive
ˌbī-ō-ˈak-tiv 
: having an effect on a living organism
bioactive molecules
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These bioactive compounds may help to suppress diseases like Fusarium wilt and reduce the transmission of bacteria from agricultural crops to humans.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Triterpenoid glycosides are bioactive plant compounds that can have different effects on human health.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
Enter Cofactor by Elysium Health—a powerhouse 4-in-1 formula with bioactive collagen peptides, nicotinamide riboside to boost NAD+ levels and support cellular function, hyaluronic acid for hydration and elasticity, and vitamin C, a key player in collagen production.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Ginger May Protect Against Atherosclerosis Those same bioactive compounds can also produce antioxidant effects, said Malone.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Triterpenoid glycosides are bioactive plant compounds that can have different effects on human health.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
Enter Cofactor by Elysium Health—a powerhouse 4-in-1 formula with bioactive collagen peptides, nicotinamide riboside to boost NAD+ levels and support cellular function, hyaluronic acid for hydration and elasticity, and vitamin C, a key player in collagen production.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Ginger May Protect Against Atherosclerosis Those same bioactive compounds can also produce antioxidant effects, said Malone.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
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“Bioactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bioactive. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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bioactive
adjective
bio·ac·tive
-ˈak-tiv
: having an effect on a living organism
bioactive molecules
bioactive pharmaceuticals and pesticides
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