Let’s explore “Peyronie’s disease”

A carotenoid found in foods and in the retina. Also called: Lutein What it does A carotenoid found in foods and in the retina. What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you There is no established dietary deficiency syndrome for this specific botan…

A carotenoid pigment found in tomatoes and certain other fruits. Also called: Lycopene What it does A carotenoid pigment found in tomatoes and certain other fruits. What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you There is no established dietary defic…

An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. Also called: Lysine What it does An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you A low intake or a laborator…

Helps enzymes, nerves and muscles work, and participates in energy production. Also called: Magnesium, magnesium deficiency, muscle cramps What it does Helps enzymes, nerves and muscles work, and participates in energy production. Possible …

An edible mushroom also sold in extract form. Also called: Maitake What it does An edible mushroom also sold in extract form. What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you There is no established dietary deficiency syndrome for this specific botani…

Helps several enzymes, including a mitochondrial antioxidant enzyme, function. Also called: Manganese What it does Helps several enzymes, including a mitochondrial antioxidant enzyme, function. Possible deficiency symptoms Human deficiency …

A tropical fruit also sold in juice and concentrated extracts. Also called: Mangosteen What it does A tropical fruit also sold in juice and concentrated extracts. What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you There is no established dietary deficie…

An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. Also called: Methionine What it does An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you A low intake or a labor…

A plant whose seed extracts contain a mixture called silymarin. Also called: Milk Thistle What it does A plant whose seed extracts contain a mixture called silymarin. What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you There is no established dietary def…

…uced form of a coenzyme involved in cellular energy reactions. Also called: NADH What it does The reduced form of a coenzyme involved in cellular energy reactions. What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you There is no established dietary defici…

A tropical fruit sold as juice and concentrated preparations. Also called: Noni Berry What it does A tropical fruit sold as juice and concentrated preparations. What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you There is no established dietary deficienc…

A family of fats that includes ALA, EPA and DHA. Also called: Omega-3 What it does A family of fats that includes ALA, EPA and DHA. What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you Essential fatty-acid deficiency is uncommon but can affect skin and ot…