THE PURSER WELLNESS REFERENCE
Nutrients, made clearer.
Explore food sources, supplement approaches, nutrient connections and what to discuss at follow-up.
23 entries
Symptoms can overlap. Herbs and other compounds do not all have a recognized deficiency syndrome; each entry explains the difference.
Alpha-Ketoglutarate
A compound made in the body that participates in the citric acid cycle and amino-acid metabolism.
Other compounds & fatsAstaxanthin
A carotenoid pigment found in some algae and seafood.
Other compounds & fatsCarnitine
A compound involved in transporting fatty acids into mitochondria.
Other compounds & fatsCatalase
An enzyme the body makes that breaks down hydrogen peroxide.
Other compounds & fatsChlorophyll
The green pigment plants use to capture light.
Other compounds & fatsCoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10)
A compound involved in mitochondrial electron transport and antioxidant chemistry.
Other compounds & fatsGlutathione (GSH)
A molecule made from glutamate, cysteine and glycine that participates in cellular redox balance.
Other compounds & fatsInositol
A compound involved in cell-membrane signaling.
Other compounds & fatsLipoic Acid
A cofactor involved in mitochondrial enzyme reactions, also sold as alpha-lipoic acid.
Other compounds & fatsLutein
A carotenoid found in foods and in the retina.
Other compounds & fatsLycopene
A carotenoid pigment found in tomatoes and certain other fruits.
Other compounds & fatsMelatonin
A hormone involved in the timing of sleep and the body clock.
Other compounds & fatsNADH
The reduced form of a coenzyme involved in cellular energy reactions.
Other compounds & fatsOmega-3
A family of fats that includes ALA, EPA and DHA.
Other compounds & fatsOmega-6, Omega-7, and Omega-9
Different families of fatty acids. They do not all have the same dietary requirements or biological roles.
Other compounds & fatsOmega-7
A family of monounsaturated fats that includes palmitoleic acid.
Other compounds & fatsOmega-9
A family of fats that includes oleic acid, abundant in olive oil.
Other compounds & fatsPQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone)
A compound sold in supplements; it is not an established essential human vitamin.
Other compounds & fatsQuercetin
A flavonoid present in onions, apples and other plant foods.
Other compounds & fatsResveratrol
A plant compound found in grape skins and some other foods.
Other compounds & fatsSulforaphane
A compound formed from precursors in cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli.
Other compounds & fatsSuperoxide Dismutase (SOD)
A family of enzymes made by the body that convert superoxide into hydrogen peroxide.
Other compounds & fatsZeaxanthin
A carotenoid found in foods and in the retina.
