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Nutrient referenceSep 23, 2026

Iodine

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…e What it does Is needed to make thyroid hormones. Possible deficiency symptoms Low intake can contribute to an enlarged thyroid and impaired thyroid hormone production. Symptoms are not specific. How supplementation is approached Review io…

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Iron

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…those measurements. The plan must distinguish low intake or deficiency from overload concerns. How supplementation is approached Dr. Purser treats iron as a finding requiring laboratory and clinical context, not a general fatigue supplement…

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Lipoic Acid

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…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 Small amounts occur in foods such as organ meats …

Nutrient referenceSep 23, 2026

Lithium

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…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 water and food. This does …

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Lutein

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…elated carotenoid, not a vitamin with a recognized isolated deficiency syndrome. Place any proposed product in the context of the eye diagnosis, diet and the complete eye-health formula. The general redox framework does not establish that a…

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Lycopene

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…APA result. A cell-response finding is not a diagnosis of a deficiency in this botanical or compound. Lycopene is a carotenoid found in foods such as tomatoes; a concentrated capsule is a separate supplement decision. What symptoms can—and…

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Magnesium

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…tes in energy production. Also called: Magnesium, magnesium deficiency, muscle cramps A cofactor across several systems Dr. Purser’s course places magnesium in energy, muscle, nerve, sleep and insulin-related discussions. It teaches mineral…

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Maitake

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…APA result. A cell-response finding is not a diagnosis of a deficiency in this botanical or compound. Maitake mushrooms eaten as food differ from concentrated mushroom extracts and immune-support blends. What symptoms can—and cannot—tell y…

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Mangosteen

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…APA result. A cell-response finding is not a diagnosis of a deficiency in this botanical or compound. Mangosteen fruit and concentrated rind/extract preparations are different products. What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you There is no est…

Nutrient referenceSep 23, 2026

Melatonin

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…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 Foods are not a reliable substitute for assessmen…

Nutrient referenceSep 23, 2026

MK-4 & MK-7

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…ved in activation of vitamin K-dependent proteins. Possible deficiency symptoms There is no separate symptom checklist that diagnoses an MK-4 or MK-7 deficiency. How supplementation is approached MK-4 and MK-7 are forms of vitamin K2. Dr. P…

Nutrient referenceSep 23, 2026

NADH

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…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 produces and recycles NADH. Food content…

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