Let’s explore “Understanding a nutrient deficiency”

…isorders and certain medical conditions can cause carnitine deficiency. Fatigue alone does not diagnose it, and these disorders require specific clinical evaluation. Food sources Meat, fish and dairy; the body also makes carnitine. Suppleme…

…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 catalase. Enzyme-containing foods …

…APA result. A cell-response finding is not a diagnosis of a deficiency in this botanical or compound. Chlorophyll-containing foods and chlorophyllin supplements are not the same preparation. What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you There is n…

…rom the liver. Also called: Choline More than a methylation nutrient Dr. Purser connects choline with phosphatidylcholine, membranes, liver fat handling, bile and brain function. PEMT is a major teaching link because it contributes to phosp…

…uestion to bring to your visit Are we evaluating a measured deficiency, a suspected excess or a handling hypothesis, and what evidence distinguishes them? What to track and reassess Bring all copper- and zinc-containing products to the revi…

…t on an antioxidant profile is not a diagnosis of vitamin E deficiency. Review the intended redox goal and the exact product rather than treating tocotrienols and alpha-tocopherol as identical. What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you There is…

…APA result. A cell-response finding is not a diagnosis of a deficiency in this botanical or compound. Echinacea products vary by plant species, plant part and extraction method. What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you There is no established…

…APA result. A cell-response finding is not a diagnosis of a deficiency in this botanical or compound. Elderberry syrups, gummies and extracts can contain additional vitamins or sugar. Compare the whole formula. What symptoms can—and cannot…

…APA result. A cell-response finding is not a diagnosis of a deficiency in this botanical or compound. Frankincense may refer to Boswellia extracts or topical products. An oral extract and a topical preparation serve different purposes. Wha…

…APA result. A cell-response finding is not a diagnosis of a deficiency in this botanical or compound. Goji berries used as food differ from concentrated extracts and multi-ingredient antioxidant drinks. What symptoms can—and cannot—tell yo…

…APA result. A cell-response finding is not a diagnosis of a deficiency in this botanical or compound. Grape-seed extracts are concentrated preparations; eating grapes is not equivalent to taking a standardized extract. What symptoms can—an…

…APA result. A cell-response finding is not a diagnosis of a deficiency in this botanical or compound. Brewed green tea and concentrated green-tea extracts differ in caffeine and catechin exposure. What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you Ther…