A carotenoid that the body can convert to vitamin A.
Also called: Beta-Carotene
What it does
A carotenoid that the body can convert to vitamin A.
How supplementation is approached
Distinguish plant beta-carotene from preformed vitamin A bef…
Helps enzymes process fats, carbohydrates and amino acids.
Also called: Biotin
What it does
Helps enzymes process fats, carbohydrates and amino acids.
Possible deficiency symptoms
Rare deficiency may cause hair thinning, rash and neurologic…
… trace element found in food; a human dietary requirement has not been established.
Also called: Boron
What it does
A trace element found in food; a human dietary requirement has not been established.
How supplementation is approached
Boron…
Provides structure for bones and teeth and supports muscle and nerve signaling.
Also called: Calcium
What it does
Provides structure for bones and teeth and supports muscle and nerve signaling.
Possible deficiency symptoms
Long-term low int…
A trace element marketed in supplements; its essential role in humans remains under discussion.
Also called: Chromium
What it does
A trace element marketed in supplements; its essential role in humans remains under discussion.
How supplemen…
Supports iron handling, connective tissue and antioxidant enzymes.
Also called: Copper
Copper amount and copper handling are different questions
Dr. Purser’s course discusses copper, zinc and metallothionein in its fibromyalgia and mineral …
A compound involved in mitochondrial electron transport and antioxidant chemistry.
Also called: CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10), Coenzyme Q10
Ask which CoQ10 was tried
Dr. Purser’s mitochondrial chapter connects CoQ10 with cellular energy and antioxid…
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes.
Also called: Cysteine
A building block for glutathione
Dr. Purser’s course connects cysteine and NAC with the raw-material side of glutathione production. CBS and CTH he…
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes.
Also called: Glutamine
What it does
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes.
How supplementation is approached
Review glutamine within prot…
Helps hemoglobin carry oxygen and supports many cellular processes.
Also called: Iron
Energy is not enough reason to add iron
Dr. Purser’s course connects iron with oxygen transport and energy while identifying it as a safety-sensitive mine…
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes.
Also called: Isoleucine
What it does
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes.
How supplementation is approached
Isoleucine is a branched-ch…
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes.
Also called: Leucine
What it does
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes.
How supplementation is approached
Leucine is a branched-chain es…
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