Let’s explore “Understanding a nutrient deficiency”

…APA result. A cell-response finding is not a diagnosis of a deficiency in this botanical or compound. Shiitake mushrooms used as food differ from concentrated mushroom extracts. What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you There is no established…

…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 Trace amounts occur in foods and water; there is …

…APA result. A cell-response finding is not a diagnosis of a deficiency in this botanical or compound. Broccoli-derived preparations may supply sulforaphane or its precursor glucoraphanin, sometimes with myrosinase. These labels are not int…

…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 makes SOD enzymes. Eating a food contain…

…APA result. A cell-response finding is not a diagnosis of a deficiency in this botanical or compound. Turmeric as a spice differs from concentrated curcumin extracts, especially formulas with absorption-enhancing ingredients. What symptoms…

…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 Trace amounts occur in foods such as mushrooms, g…

…ts vision, immune function and tissue development. Possible deficiency symptoms Deficiency can cause night blindness and eye-surface damage. How supplementation is approached Distinguish preformed vitamin A from beta-carotene and review exi…

…od into usable energy and supports nerve function. Possible deficiency symptoms Severe deficiency can cause weakness, nerve problems, confusion and heart problems. How supplementation is approached Review thiamine within food intake, digest…

…ings and clinical history help determine whether there is a deficiency or another issue. A genetic tendency alone does not settle the diagnosis or the best formulation. How supplementation is approached Dr. Purser distinguishes methylcobala…

… folate. A methylation label does not replace evaluation of deficiency. Food sources Leafy greens; lentils; chickpeas; asparagus; citrus; fortified grains. Supplement forms Folic acid, folinic acid and 5-MTHF (methylfolate) are different fo…

…ns involved in blood clotting and bone metabolism. Possible deficiency symptoms Deficiency can cause abnormal bleeding; it needs clinical evaluation. How supplementation is approached Vitamin K1 is part of the vitamin K and clotting discuss…

…ntioxidant-response category does not diagnose a zeaxanthin deficiency or set a treatment schedule. What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you There is no established dietary deficiency syndrome for this specific botanical or compound. Symptoms …