THE PURSER WELLNESS ENCYCLOPEDIA
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What’s searchable?A family of fats that includes ALA, EPA and DHA. Also called: Omega-3 Food source, chemical form and membrane function Dr. Purser’s course connects omega-3s with membranes, brain function and inflammatory/metabolic teaching. FADS1 and FADS2…
Different families of fatty acids. They do not all have the same dietary requirements or biological roles. Also called: Omega-6, Omega-7, and Omega-9 What it does Different families of fatty acids. They do not all have the same dietary requ…
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. Also called: Phenylalanine What it does An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. How supplementation is approached Phenylalanine is an esse…
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. Also called: Threonine What it does An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. How supplementation is approached Threonine is an essential am…
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. Also called: Tryptophan The serotonin and melatonin connection Dr. Purser’s course connects tryptophan with serotonin and melatonin in its mood/sleep teaching. It asks c…
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. Also called: Tyrosine What it does An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. How supplementation is approached Tyrosine participates in cate…
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. Also called: Valine What it does An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. How supplementation is approached Valine is a branched-chain esse…
A trace element without an established essential dietary role in humans. Also called: Vanadium What it does A trace element without an established essential dietary role in humans. How supplementation is approached Dr. Purser’s course place…
Supports vision, immune function and tissue development. Also called: Vitamin A What it does Supports vision, immune function and tissue development. Possible deficiency symptoms Deficiency can cause night blindness and eye-surface damage. …
Provides building blocks for NAD and NADP, which participate in cellular energy reactions. Also called: Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Niacin What it does Provides building blocks for NAD and NADP, which participate in cellular energy reactions. Poss…
Helps calcium absorption and bone mineralization. Also called: Vitamin D A nutrient level and a receptor gene answer different questions Dr. Purser places vitamin D in immune, hormone and bone-related teaching. The conversion-genetics chapt…
A carotenoid found in foods and in the retina. Also called: Zeaxanthin What it does A carotenoid found in foods and in the retina. How supplementation is approached Zeaxanthin is a plant pigment found in the eye and often paired with lutein…
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