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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…

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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…

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L-Methionine

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… health or that a low homocysteine result proves methionine deficiency. How supplementation is approached Methionine is part of protein nutrition and the methylation cycle, but adding it is not automatically appropriate when homocysteine is…

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Milk Thistle

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…APA result. A cell-response finding is not a diagnosis of a deficiency in this botanical or compound. Milk-thistle extracts are often labeled by silymarin content. A product label is not evidence that a liver disorder has been treated. Wha…

Nutrient referenceSep 23, 2026

Molybdenum

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…-processing question, a gene result and a measured nutrient deficiency are different findings. Ask which one actually applies to you before deciding on a product or amount. How supplementation is approached Molybdenum is a trace-mineral cof…

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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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Noni Berry

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…APA result. A cell-response finding is not a diagnosis of a deficiency in this botanical or compound. Noni juice and concentrated extracts vary in composition. Include drinks as well as capsules in the supplement history. What symptoms can…

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Omega-3

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… What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you Essential fatty-acid deficiency is uncommon but can affect skin and other tissues. ALA (omega-3) and linoleic acid (omega-6) must come from the diet. Symptoms or an individual fatty-acid measurement do…

Nutrient referenceSep 23, 2026

Omega-9

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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 Olive oil, avocados and many nuts contain oleic a…

Nutrient referenceSep 23, 2026

L-Phenylalanine

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…e or a laboratory finding is not automatically a standalone deficiency diagnosis. Assess overall protein intake, absorption and the clinical setting with a qualified clinician. Food sources Protein foods such as eggs, fish, poultry, meat, d…

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Piperine

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…APA result. A cell-response finding is not a diagnosis of a deficiency in this botanical or compound. Piperine is concentrated black-pepper extract and can change exposure to other compounds; it should be included in medication review. Wha…

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