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Omega-9
Some search terms matched…d. Symptoms are not evidence that you need this supplement.
Food sources
Olive oil, avocados and many nuts contain oleic acid.
Supplement forms
A separate omega-9 supplement is not generally needed to meet an established essential-fat requi…
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)
Some search terms matched… is very rare and usually occurs with broader malnutrition.
Food sources
Meat; eggs; mushrooms; avocado; whole grains.
Supplement forms
Calcium pantothenate and pantethine are different preparations.
Before taking a supplement
Large supplem…
L-Phenylalanine
Some search terms matched…rption and the clinical setting with a qualified clinician.
Food sources
Protein foods such as eggs, fish, poultry, meat, dairy, soy and legumes supply amino acids. The body also makes some amino acids.
Supplement forms
Single-amino-acid pr…
Piperine
Some search terms matched…d. Symptoms are not evidence that you need this supplement.
Food sources
Black pepper.
Supplement forms
Concentrated black-pepper extracts differ from amounts used in cooking.
Before taking a supplement
Concentrated piperine can change medi…
Pomegranate
Some search terms matched…d. Symptoms are not evidence that you need this supplement.
Food sources
Pomegranate arils and juice.
Supplement forms
Whole fruit, juice and extracts differ in fiber, sugar and concentration.
Before taking a supplement
Concentrated supplem…
Potassium
Some search terms matched…thms. Medicines and fluid losses are common considerations.
Food sources
Potatoes; beans; lentils; yogurt; vegetables; fruit.
Supplement forms
Potassium chloride and potassium citrate.
Before taking a supplement
Kidney disease, certain bloo…
PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone)
Some search terms matched…d. Symptoms are not evidence that you need this supplement.
Food sources
Small amounts have been reported in various foods; a human dietary requirement has not been established.
Supplement forms
PQQ disodium salt is used in some supplements…
Pycnogenol
Some search terms matched…d. Symptoms are not evidence that you need this supplement.
Food sources
A pine-bark extract, not an ordinary food. Other polyphenol-rich foods are not sources of this branded extract.
Supplement forms
Standardized French maritime pine-bark…
Quercetin
Some search terms matchedA flavonoid present in onions, apples and other plant foods.
Also called: Quercetin
What it does
A flavonoid present in onions, apples and other plant foods.
What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you
There is no established dietary deficiency s…
Resveratrol
Some search terms matchedA plant compound found in grape skins and some other foods.
Also called: Resveratrol
What it does
A plant compound found in grape skins and some other foods.
What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you
There is no established dietary deficiency s…
Rhodiola
Some search terms matched…d. Symptoms are not evidence that you need this supplement.
Food sources
Usually encountered as an herbal preparation or concentrated extract, rather than a source of an essential nutrient.
Supplement forms
Powders, capsules and extracts va…
Selenium
Some search terms matched… many settings and cannot be identified from fatigue alone.
Food sources
Seafood; meat; eggs; grains; Brazil nuts, whose selenium content is highly variable.
Supplement forms
Selenomethionine and sodium selenite.
Before taking a supplement
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