A carotenoid pigment found in some algae and seafood.
Also called: Astaxanthin
What it does
A carotenoid pigment found in some algae and seafood.
How supplementation is approached
Astaxanthin is an antioxidant pigment, not an essential vita…
…d. Symptoms are not evidence that you need this supplement.
Food sources
Açaí pulp, puree and unsweetened frozen fruit.
Supplement forms
Açaí fruit, juices and concentrated powders differ in fiber, sugar and extract concentration.
What to t…
…d. Symptoms are not evidence that you need this supplement.
Food sources
Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin and dark leafy greens.
Supplement forms
Beta-carotene appears in some single-ingredient and multivitamin products.
What to track and r…
…s is a clinic scheduling approach, not a claim that the two nutrients cannot be absorbed together.
Food sources
Milk; yogurt; calcium-set tofu; fortified plant drinks; canned fish with edible bones; kale.
Supplement forms
Calcium carbonate …
…d. Symptoms are not evidence that you need this supplement.
Food sources
Camu camu fruit and fruit powder. Other vitamin C-rich fruits do not contain camu camu.
Supplement forms
Camu camu powders can contribute vitamin C, but the amount dep…
…, and these disorders require specific clinical evaluation.
Food sources
Meat, fish and dairy; the body also makes carnitine.
Supplement forms
L-carnitine, L-carnitine L-tartrate and acetyl-L-carnitine are different preparations; match the …
…ency 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 no established dietary deficiency syndrome for this specific botani…
…rption and the clinical setting with a qualified clinician.
Food sources
Protein foods such as eggs, fish, poultry, meat, dairy, soy and legumes supply amino acids. The body also makes some amino acids.
Supplement forms
Single-amino-acid pr…
…d. Symptoms are not evidence that you need this supplement.
Food sources
Annatto-derived extracts, palm oil and rice-bran oil contain tocotrienols.
Supplement forms
Delta-tocotrienol or mixed tocotrienol products. Check whether alpha-tocoph…
…d. Symptoms are not evidence that you need this supplement.
Food sources
Usually encountered as a botanical preparation rather than a food.
Supplement forms
Echinacea products vary by plant species, plant part and extraction method.
What to…
A berry used in cooked foods and extracts.
Also called: Elderberry
What it does
A berry used in cooked foods and extracts.
How this fits a treatment plan
Elderberry is an educational entry in the antioxidant encyclopedia. Purser Wellness do…
…d. Symptoms are not evidence that you need this supplement.
Food sources
Not an everyday food source. Essential oils and incense are not oral supplements.
Supplement forms
Frankincense may refer to Boswellia extracts or topical products. An…
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