Leucine
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes.
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A cofactor involved in mitochondrial enzyme reactions, also sold as alpha-lipoic acid.
Lithium
An element found in trace amounts in the environment and used in prescription medicines.
Lutein
A carotenoid found in foods and in the retina.
Lycopene
A carotenoid pigment found in tomatoes and certain other fruits.
L-Lysine
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes.
Magnesium
Helps enzymes, nerves and muscles work, and participates in energy production.
Maitake
An edible mushroom also sold in extract form.
Manganese
Helps several enzymes, including a mitochondrial antioxidant enzyme, function.
Mangosteen
A tropical fruit also sold in juice and concentrated extracts.
Melatonin
A hormone involved in the timing of sleep and the body clock.
L-Methionine
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes.
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