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Nutrient type

functional

8 nutrients in this category

choline

Choline is an essential nutrient vital for producing the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, maintaining cell membranes, and supporting liver function. Although the body can...

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collagen

Collagen is a structural protein comprising fibrous proteins abundant in skin, bones, cartilage and connective tissues. While there is no official dietary recommended intake,...

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coq10

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a lipid-soluble cofactor naturally produced in human cells and found in foods. It plays a central role in mitochondrial energy production (ATP...

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electrolytes

Electrolytes are essential minerals, including sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, and phosphate, that carry an electric charge when dissolved in body fluids. They...

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glutathione

Glutathione is a naturally occurring tripeptide antioxidant crucial for cellular redox balance and detoxification. While the body synthesizes glutathione from amino acids,...

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inositol

Inositol, sometimes called vitamin B8, is a carbohydrate‑like nutrient made in the body and present in many plant foods. It plays key roles in cell signaling, insulin...

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prebiotics

Prebiotics are types of dietary fiber and nondigestible carbohydrates that feed beneficial gut bacteria, helping support digestive health, immune function, and metabolic...

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probiotics

Probiotics are live beneficial bacteria and yeasts that support gastrointestinal function, immune modulation, and overall health when consumed in adequate amounts. They are...

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