functional

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The guideline came from Paltrow’s years of conversations with functional doctors and nutritionists, where she asked questions like, “What are the allergens that tend to cause the most inflammation in people?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Lee had to make sure her left hand, among other body parts, was functional and that her balance and movement bounced back.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Intel’s manufacturing yields—the ratio of functional chips to the maximum possible—in its newest chip-making process are too low.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The findings also point to new opportunities for developing functional foods, dietary supplements, seasonings, or even fragrances that deliver stronger benefits using smaller amounts of active ingredients.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

“Over the years military planners have arrived at a rule of thumb which dictates that functional fighting units cannot be substantially larger than 200 men,” Dunbar writes.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell