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…ved in activation of vitamin K-dependent proteins. Possible deficiency symptoms There is no separate symptom checklist that diagnoses an MK-4 or MK-7 deficiency. Food sources Some cheeses and fermented foods; natto is a source of MK-7. Supp…

…volved in processing sulfites and other compounds. Possible deficiency symptoms Dietary deficiency is extremely rare. Symptoms should not be used to diagnose it. Food sources Legumes; grains; nuts; milk. Supplement forms Sodium molybdate an…

…oms can—and cannot—tell you There is no established dietary deficiency syndrome for this specific botanical or compound. Symptoms are not evidence that you need this supplement. Food sources The body produces and recycles NADH. Food content…

…oms can—and cannot—tell you There is no established dietary deficiency syndrome for this specific botanical or compound. Symptoms are not evidence that you need this supplement. Food sources Noni fruit and juice. Supplement forms Juice, pow…

… What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you Essential fatty-acid deficiency is uncommon but can affect skin and other tissues. ALA (omega-3) and linoleic acid (omega-6) must come from the diet. Symptoms or an individual fatty-acid measurement do…

… What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you Essential fatty-acid deficiency is uncommon but can affect skin and other tissues. ALA (omega-3) and linoleic acid (omega-6) must come from the diet. Symptoms or an individual fatty-acid measurement do…

…oms can—and cannot—tell you There is no established dietary deficiency syndrome for this specific botanical or compound. Symptoms are not evidence that you need this supplement. Food sources Macadamia nuts and sea-buckthorn oil contain palm…

…oms can—and cannot—tell you There is no established dietary deficiency syndrome for this specific botanical or compound. Symptoms are not evidence that you need this supplement. Food sources Olive oil, avocados and many nuts contain oleic a…

…oenzyme A, important in energy and fat metabolism. Possible deficiency symptoms Deficiency is very rare and usually occurs with broader malnutrition. Food sources Meat; eggs; mushrooms; avocado; whole grains. Supplement forms Calcium pantot…

…e or a laboratory finding is not automatically a standalone deficiency diagnosis. Assess overall protein intake, absorption and the clinical setting with a qualified clinician. Food sources Protein foods such as eggs, fish, poultry, meat, d…

…oms can—and cannot—tell you There is no established dietary deficiency syndrome for this specific botanical or compound. Symptoms are not evidence that you need this supplement. Food sources Black pepper. Supplement forms Concentrated black…

…oms can—and cannot—tell you There is no established dietary deficiency syndrome for this specific botanical or compound. Symptoms are not evidence that you need this supplement. Food sources Pomegranate arils and juice. Supplement forms Who…