An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. Also called: Tyrosine What it does An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. How supplementation is approached Tyrosine participates in cate…
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What’s searchable?An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. Also called: Valine What it does An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. How supplementation is approached Valine is a branched-chain esse…
A trace element without an established essential dietary role in humans. Also called: Vanadium What it does A trace element without an established essential dietary role in humans. How supplementation is approached Dr. Purser’s course place…
Supports vision, immune function and tissue development. Also called: Vitamin A What it does Supports vision, immune function and tissue development. Possible deficiency symptoms Deficiency can cause night blindness and eye-surface damage. …
Provides building blocks for NAD and NADP, which participate in cellular energy reactions. Also called: Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Niacin What it does Provides building blocks for NAD and NADP, which participate in cellular energy reactions. Poss…
Supports DNA synthesis and one-carbon metabolism, including the pathway that processes homocysteine. Also called: Vitamin B9 (Folate), Folate, B9, folic acid, methylfolate, 5-MTHF, folinic acid, foods high in folate Different folate forms, …
Helps calcium absorption and bone mineralization. Also called: Vitamin D A nutrient level and a receptor gene answer different questions Dr. Purser places vitamin D in immune, hormone and bone-related teaching. The conversion-genetics chapt…
A carotenoid found in foods and in the retina. Also called: Zeaxanthin What it does A carotenoid found in foods and in the retina. How supplementation is approached Zeaxanthin is a plant pigment found in the eye and often paired with lutein…
Supports enzymes, immune function, wound healing and taste. Also called: Zinc Read zinc together with copper Zinc connects with immune function, hormones, copper handling and antioxidant enzymes. A plan for zinc should also account for othe…
ADIPOQ encodes adiponectin, a hormone released by fat tissue that participates in insulin sensitivity and fat metabolism. Its name often appears in discussions of triglycerides, body composition and metabolic health. Also called: Adiponecti…
Encodes diamine oxidase, an enzyme involved in breaking down histamine and other amines. DAO is used here as an enzyme nickname; it is also the official symbol of a different gene. Also called: DAO, Amine Oxidase, Copper Containing 1, Diami…
APOE encodes a protein that carries lipids between cells. The familiar APOE e2, e3 and e4 groupings depend on the combination of rs429358 and rs7412, not on either marker read in isolation. Also called: Apolipoprotein E Lipid transport and …
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