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Category: Vitamin

Supports normal vision, skin integrity, immune function and mucous membrane health.

Sources

Carrots, sweet potato, spinach, dairy, eggs, liver and provitamin A carotenoids from colourful vegetables.

Common forms

Retinol, retinyl palmitate, beta-carotene and mixed carotenoids.

Safety snapshot

Preformed Vitamin A/retinol needs caution in pregnancy, liver disease and when stacking multivitamins or skin formulas.

Category: Vitamin

Supports energy metabolism, carbohydrate use and normal nervous system function.

Sources

Whole grains, pork, legumes, seeds, nuts and fortified foods.

Common forms

Thiamine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate and benfotiamine.

Safety snapshot

Generally well tolerated, but persistent fatigue or neurological symptoms should be assessed rather than self-managed.

Category: Vitamin

Supports cellular energy production, healthy skin and antioxidant enzyme pathways.

Sources

Dairy, eggs, lean meats, almonds, mushrooms and leafy greens.

Common forms

Riboflavin and riboflavin-5-phosphate.

Safety snapshot

Usually well tolerated. Bright yellow urine can occur and is generally expected with riboflavin.

Category: Vitamin

Supports cellular energy metabolism, DNA repair pathways and skin health.

Sources

Meat, poultry, fish, peanuts, mushrooms and fortified grains.

Common forms

Niacin, niacinamide and nicotinamide riboside in selected formulas.

Safety snapshot

High-dose niacin may cause flushing and needs caution with liver, glucose, gout and medication contexts.

Category: Vitamin

Supports coenzyme A production, fatty acid metabolism and cellular energy pathways.

Sources

Meat, eggs, avocado, mushrooms, legumes and whole grains.

Common forms

Pantothenic acid, calcium pantothenate and pantethine.

Safety snapshot

Usually well tolerated. Higher intakes may cause digestive upset in some people.

Category: Vitamin

Supports neurotransmitter pathways, protein metabolism, methylation context and nervous system function.

Sources

Chickpeas, salmon, poultry, potatoes, bananas and fortified foods.

Common forms

Pyridoxine hydrochloride and pyridoxal-5-phosphate.

Safety snapshot

B6 can add up across stress, magnesium, B-complex and multivitamin products; long-term excess may affect nerves.

Category: Vitamin

Supports macronutrient metabolism and is commonly discussed for hair, skin and nail nutrition.

Sources

Eggs, nuts, seeds, sweet potato, salmon and legumes.

Common forms

Biotin and mixed B-complex formulas containing biotin.

Safety snapshot

Biotin can interfere with some pathology tests. Tell your healthcare professional before blood testing.

Category: Vitamin

Supports cell division, DNA synthesis, methylation context and pregnancy nutrient needs.

Sources

Leafy greens, lentils, beans, asparagus, avocado and citrus fruits.

Common forms

Folic acid, folinic acid and methylfolate / 5-MTHF.

Safety snapshot

Use guidance if pregnant, taking methotrexate or anti-seizure medicines, or if B12 status is unclear.

Category: Vitamin

Supports nerve function, red blood cell formation, DNA synthesis and energy metabolism.

Sources

Meat, fish, eggs, dairy and fortified vegan foods.

Common forms

Methylcobalamin, hydroxocobalamin, adenosylcobalamin and cyanocobalamin.

Safety snapshot

Vegan diets, metformin and long-term reflux medicines may affect B12 context. Persistent tingling or fatigue needs assessment.

Category: Vitamin

Provides multiple B vitamins for energy metabolism, nervous system function and methylation-related pathways.

Sources

A broad diet including whole grains, legumes, animal foods, nuts, seeds and leafy greens.

Common forms

Balanced B-complex, active B-complex, methylated B-complex and practitioner formulas.

Safety snapshot

Check total B6, niacin and folate intake when combining B-complex with stress, magnesium or multivitamin formulas.

Category: Vitamin

Supports immune function, collagen production, antioxidant protection and iron absorption.

Sources

Citrus fruits, berries, kiwi fruit, capsicum, broccoli and leafy greens.

Common forms

Ascorbic acid, buffered vitamin C, mineral ascorbates and liposomal vitamin C.

Safety snapshot

Higher doses may loosen the bowel and may not suit kidney stone history or high iron stores.

Category: Vitamin

Supports calcium absorption, bone health, immune function and muscle function.

Sources

Sunlight exposure, fatty fish, eggs and fortified foods.

Common forms

Vitamin D3, vegan D3, vitamin D2 and D3 + K2 combinations.

Safety snapshot

High-dose use should consider calcium balance, kidney disease, sarcoidosis and existing bone-support formulas.

Category: Vitamin

Supports antioxidant protection and cell membrane health.

Sources

Nuts, seeds, vegetable oils, avocado and wheat germ.

Common forms

Mixed tocopherols, d-alpha tocopherol and tocotrienols.

Safety snapshot

High-dose vitamin E needs caution with blood-thinning medicines, bruising risk and surgery.

Category: Vitamin

Supports normal blood clotting and bone-related proteins.

Sources

Leafy greens, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and fermented foods for K2 context.

Common forms

Vitamin K1, MK-4 and MK-7.

Safety snapshot

Check first if using warfarin or anticoagulant medicines. Do not change vitamin K intake without advice.

Category: Mineral

Supports bones, teeth, muscle contraction, nerve signalling and normal blood clotting.

Sources

Dairy, calcium-set tofu, sesame/tahini, leafy greens and fortified foods.

Common forms

Calcium carbonate, calcium citrate, hydroxyapatite and calcium with D/K combinations.

Safety snapshot

Separate from some medicines. Seek advice with kidney disease, kidney stones or high calcium levels.

Category: Mineral

Supports haemoglobin, oxygen transport, red blood cell formation and energy pathways.

Sources

Red meat, poultry, fish, legumes, spinach and fortified cereals.

Common forms

Iron bisglycinate, ferrous sulfate, ferrous fumarate and iron with vitamin C/cofactors.

Safety snapshot

Best guided by blood tests or professional advice. Keep away from children and avoid if iron overload applies.

Category: Mineral

Supports muscle function, nerve signalling, energy metabolism and bone health.

Sources

Nuts, seeds, legumes, whole grains and leafy greens.

Common forms

Magnesium glycinate, citrate, malate, threonate and oxide.

Safety snapshot

Some forms loosen the bowel. Seek advice with kidney disease or when taking antibiotics, thyroid or osteoporosis medicines.

Category: Mineral

Supports fluid balance, nerve signalling, muscle contraction and normal heart rhythm.

Sources

Bananas, potatoes, spinach, avocado, oranges, beans and lentils.

Common forms

Potassium citrate, potassium chloride and electrolyte blends.

Safety snapshot

Avoid supplementing without advice if you have kidney disease or use ACE inhibitors, ARBs or potassium-sparing diuretics.

Category: Mineral

Supports immune function, skin repair, wound healing, taste, smell and reproductive health.

Sources

Oysters, red meat, poultry, dairy, nuts, seeds and legumes.

Common forms

Zinc picolinate, citrate, bisglycinate and zinc with copper.

Safety snapshot

Long-term high-dose zinc can affect copper status and may need spacing from some antibiotics.

Category: Mineral

Supports fluid balance, nerve signalling and muscle function as an electrolyte.

Sources

Salt, processed foods, broths and electrolyte products.

Common forms

Sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sodium bicarbonate and electrolyte blends.

Safety snapshot

Most diets already contain enough sodium. Seek advice with high blood pressure, kidney or heart disease.

Category: Mineral

Supports bones, teeth, ATP energy storage and cell membrane structure.

Sources

Meat, fish, dairy, eggs, legumes, nuts and whole grains.

Common forms

Phosphate salts, multiminerals and bone-support formulas.

Safety snapshot

Phosphorus intake may need management in kidney disease. Avoid high-dose phosphate without advice.

Category: Mineral

Supports antioxidant enzymes, thyroid hormone metabolism and immune function.

Sources

Brazil nuts, seafood, meats, eggs and grains depending on soil content.

Common forms

Selenomethionine, sodium selenite and selenium yeast.

Safety snapshot

Too much selenium can be toxic. Use caution with Brazil nuts and thyroid conditions.

Category: Mineral

Supports iron metabolism, connective tissue formation and antioxidant enzymes.

Sources

Shellfish, organ meats, nuts, seeds, whole grains, legumes and cocoa.

Common forms

Copper bisglycinate, copper gluconate and multimineral formulas.

Safety snapshot

Balance with zinc matters. Avoid copper supplementation with Wilson disease unless medically directed.

Category: Mineral

Supports thyroid hormone production, metabolism and pregnancy nutrient needs.

Sources

Iodised salt, seafood, dairy, eggs and seaweed.

Common forms

Potassium iodide, kelp/seaweed iodine and prenatal formulas.

Safety snapshot

Seek advice with thyroid disease, thyroid medicines, pregnancy or kelp products due to variable iodine levels.

Category: Mineral

Supports enzyme function, bone formation, metabolism and antioxidant pathways.

Sources

Whole grains, nuts, legumes, tea and leafy vegetables.

Common forms

Manganese citrate, gluconate, bisglycinate and multimineral formulas.

Safety snapshot

Needed only in small amounts. Avoid high-dose use without a clear reason.

Category: Mineral

Supports tooth enamel mineralisation and dental health.

Sources

Fluoridated water, tea and dental products.

Common forms

Sodium fluoride, stannous fluoride and dental gels/rinses.

Safety snapshot

Use age-appropriate toothpaste for children and use higher-strength fluoride only when recommended by a dentist.

Category: Mineral

Supports macronutrient and glucose metabolism pathways.

Sources

Whole grains, broccoli, meat and brewer’s yeast.

Common forms

Chromium picolinate, polynicotinate and chloride.

Safety snapshot

Seek advice if using insulin or glucose-lowering medication, or managing kidney/liver disease.

Category: Specialty Nutrient

Discussed for comfort, neuro-immune signalling and inflammation pathway modulation.

Sources

Produced in the body; small amounts may occur in egg yolk, soy and peanuts.

Common forms

Standard PEA, micronised PEA, ultra-micronised PEA and combination formulas.

Safety snapshot

Not a substitute for pain assessment. Seek advice for persistent, severe or unexplained pain.

Category: Specialty Nutrient

Supports antioxidant recycling, mitochondrial enzyme context and metabolic pathways.

Sources

Small amounts in spinach, broccoli and organ meats; also produced in the body.

Common forms

Alpha-lipoic acid, R-lipoic acid and sustained-release ALA.

Safety snapshot

Can influence glucose handling. Check with diabetes medicines, thyroid medication or complex metabolic routines.

Category: Specialty Nutrient

Provides cysteine for glutathione pathways and is discussed in antioxidant and respiratory contexts.

Sources

NAC itself is not meaningfully obtained from food; protein foods provide cysteine.

Common forms

NAC capsules, NAC powder, sustained-release NAC and combination formulas.

Safety snapshot

Seek advice with regular medicines, asthma sensitivity, blood-thinning therapy or surgery.

Category: Specialty Nutrient

Supports cellular antioxidant, redox balance and detox-related pathway discussions.

Sources

Produced in cells from amino acids; some foods contain glutathione but delivery varies.

Common forms

Reduced glutathione, liposomal glutathione, S-acetyl glutathione and precursor formulas.

Safety snapshot

Form and delivery system matter. Seek advice with complex illness or multiple supplements.

Category: Specialty Nutrient

Supports mitochondrial energy production and is discussed in cardiovascular and antioxidant contexts.

Sources

Produced in the body; small amounts in organ meats and oily fish.

Common forms

Ubiquinone, ubiquinol, oil-based softgels and enhanced absorption formulas.

Safety snapshot

Check with warfarin, blood thinners, blood pressure medicines or heart medication routines.

Category: Specialty Nutrient

Involved in cell signalling and discussed in mood, insulin signalling and PCOS-related protocols.

Sources

Citrus fruits, beans, grains and production within the body.

Common forms

Myo-inositol, D-chiro-inositol, 40:1 blends, capsules and powders.

Safety snapshot

Use guidance for pregnancy, fertility, PCOS protocols or significant mood history.

Category: Specialty Nutrient

A choline donor involved in acetylcholine and phospholipid synthesis.

Sources

CDP-choline itself is not meaningfully obtained from foods; eggs and liver provide general choline.

Common forms

Citicoline, CDP-choline sodium, cognitive blends, capsules and powders.

Safety snapshot

Seek advice with neurological or psychiatric medicines, pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Category: Specialty Nutrient

Supports phospholipid membrane context and is discussed for cognitive and stress rhythm pathways.

Sources

Small amounts in animal foods; supplements may be soy or sunflower derived.

Common forms

Soy phosphatidylserine, sunflower phosphatidylserine, PS complexes and cognitive blends.

Safety snapshot

Check allergen source and seek advice with blood-thinning medicines or surgery.

Category: Specialty Nutrient

A methyl donor discussed in methylation and homocysteine metabolism pathways.

Sources

Beetroot, spinach, quinoa and whole grains.

Common forms

TMG, betaine anhydrous, methylation blends and performance formulas.

Safety snapshot

Not the same as folate or B12. Use care with methylation sensitivity or cardiovascular monitoring.

Category: Specialty Nutrient

A methyl donor involved in methylation reactions and discussed for mood and joint comfort pathways.

Sources

Produced in the body from methionine and ATP; not meaningfully obtained from food.

Common forms

SAMe tosylate disulfate, enteric-coated tablets and stability-protected formats.

Safety snapshot

Avoid with antidepressants or bipolar disorder unless supervised. Pregnancy and breastfeeding need guidance.

Category: Specialty Nutrient

A sugar molecule involved in ATP and nucleotide pathways, discussed for energy and recovery support.

Sources

Produced in the body; small amounts occur in foods.

Common forms

D-ribose powder, capsules, energy blends and sports formulas.

Safety snapshot

Can affect blood sugar in some people. Seek advice if diabetic or using glucose-lowering medicines.

No matching nutrient was found. Try a broader term such as “energy”, “immune”, “bone”, “magnesium”, “B vitamin” or “antioxidant”.

This guide is for general education only and is not medical advice. Nutrient needs vary by diet, age, health status, medicines, pregnancy, breastfeeding and diagnosed conditions. Always read product labels and seek qualified healthcare advice where needed.