A carotenoid that the body can convert to vitamin A. Also called: Beta-Carotene What it does A carotenoid that the body can convert to vitamin A. How supplementation is approached Distinguish plant beta-carotene from preformed vitamin A bef…
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What’s searchable?Helps enzymes process fats, carbohydrates and amino acids. Also called: Biotin What it does Helps enzymes process fats, carbohydrates and amino acids. Possible deficiency symptoms Rare deficiency may cause hair thinning, rash and neurologic…
… trace element found in food; a human dietary requirement has not been established. Also called: Boron What it does A trace element found in food; a human dietary requirement has not been established. How supplementation is approached Boron…
Provides structure for bones and teeth and supports muscle and nerve signaling. Also called: Calcium What it does Provides structure for bones and teeth and supports muscle and nerve signaling. Possible deficiency symptoms Long-term low int…
A trace element marketed in supplements; its essential role in humans remains under discussion. Also called: Chromium What it does A trace element marketed in supplements; its essential role in humans remains under discussion. How supplemen…
Supports iron handling, connective tissue and antioxidant enzymes. Also called: Copper Copper amount and copper handling are different questions Dr. Purser’s course discusses copper, zinc and metallothionein in its fibromyalgia and mineral …
A compound involved in mitochondrial electron transport and antioxidant chemistry. Also called: CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10), Coenzyme Q10 Ask which CoQ10 was tried Dr. Purser’s mitochondrial chapter connects CoQ10 with cellular energy and antioxid…
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. Also called: Cysteine A building block for glutathione Dr. Purser’s course connects cysteine and NAC with the raw-material side of glutathione production. CBS and CTH he…
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. Also called: Glutamine What it does An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. How supplementation is approached Review glutamine within prot…
Helps hemoglobin carry oxygen and supports many cellular processes. Also called: Iron Energy is not enough reason to add iron Dr. Purser’s course connects iron with oxygen transport and energy while identifying it as a safety-sensitive mine…
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. Also called: Isoleucine What it does An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. How supplementation is approached Isoleucine is a branched-ch…
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. Also called: Leucine What it does An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. How supplementation is approached Leucine is a branched-chain es…
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