Helps several enzymes, including a mitochondrial antioxidant enzyme, function.
Also called: Manganese
The mitochondrial SOD connection
Manganese helps support SOD2, an antioxidant enzyme that works in mitochondria. Enzymes and the nutrients…
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes.
Also called: Methionine
Where the cycle begins
Methionine is an essential amino acid used to make proteins. It also enters a pathway involving SAM, SAH, and homocysteine…
…uced form of a coenzyme involved in cellular energy reactions.
Also called: NADH
What it does
The reduced form of a coenzyme involved in cellular energy reactions.
How supplementation is approached
NADH belongs to cellular-energy chemistry,…
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…
A compound sold in supplements; it is not an established essential human vitamin.
Also called: PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone), Pyrroloquinoline Quinone
A teaching category, not a deficiency diagnosis
Dr. Purser’s course places PQQ in its mi…
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…
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