List of micronutrients

List of micronutrients

This is a list of micronutrients.

Vitamins

* Vitamin A (retinol)
* Vitamin B complex
** Vitamin B1 (thiamin)
** Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
** Vitamin B3 (niacin)
** Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
** Vitamin B6 group:
***Pyridoxine
***Pyridoxal
***Pyridoxamine
** Vitamin B7 (biotin)
** Vitamin B8 (ergadenylic acid)
** Vitamin B9 (folic acid)
** Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)
** Choline
** Inositol
* Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)
* Vitamin D
* Vitamin E (tocopherol)
* Vitamin K
* Biotin
* Carotenoids
** Alpha carotene
** Beta carotene
** Cryptoxanthin
** Lutein
** Lycopene
** Zeaxanthin
* Folate (DFE)

Macrominerals

* Calcium
* Chloride
* Magnesium
* Phosphorus
* Potassium
* Sodium

Trace minerals

* Boron
* Cobalt
* Chloride
* Chromium
* Copper
* Fluoride
* Iodine
* Iron
* Manganese
* Molybdenum
* Selenium
* Zinc

Organic Acids

* Acetic acid
* Citric acid
* Lactic acid
* Malic acid
* Choline
* Taurine

Dietary supplements not listed above

Nutrients

* 5-HTP - higher bioavailable form of tryptophan, precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin, promotes relaxed poise and sound sleep.
* Alpha-GPC (L-alpha glycerylphosphorylcholine, Choline alfoscerate) - most effective choline precursor, readily crosses the blood-brain barrier.
* Caffeine - improves concentration, idea production, but hinders memory encoding. Also produces jitters.
* Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR) - Amino acid. Transports fatty acids through cellular membranes and cytosol into cells' mitochondria, where the fats undergo oxidation to produce ATP, the universal energy molecule. Synergistic with lipoic acid. Precursor of acetylcholine (donating the acetyl portion). Inhibits lipfuscin formation.
* CDP-Choline (Cytidine Diphosphate Choline) - choline precursor, a more economical alternative to Alpha GPC.
* Chondroitin sulfate
* Coenzyme q-10- increases oxygen transport through the mitocondria of the cells. Appears to slow age-related dementia.
* Creatine - increases brain energy levels via ATP production.
* DMAE - approved treatment for ADD/ADHD, precursor of acetylcholine, cholinergic agent, removes lipofuscin from the brain, anti-depressant
* Ephedrine
* Flavonoid - thought to have antioxidant effects, but recent studies have contradicted this. " [http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-03/osu-sfn030507.php Studies force new view on biology of flavonoids] ", by David Stauth, "EurekAlert!". Adapted from a news release issued by Oregon State University. URL accessed .]
** Epicatechin
** Hesperidin
** Naringin
** Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
** Quercetin
** Rutin
** Tangeritin
* Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
* Garum armoricum extract - Adaptogen.
* Glucosamine - commonly used for the treatment of osteoarthritis, but evidence is conflicting and there it is not approved by the FDA for use in humans.
* Glycyrrhizic Acid
* Huperzine A - potent acetylcholinesterase inhibitor derived from Chinese club-moss.
* Idebenone - stimulates nerve growth, and has same effects as Coenzyme q-10 without its harmful side-effects.
* Inositol - Alternative source of energy. Stimulates creativity.
* Lecithin - precursor of acetylcholine.
* Lipoic acid - synergistic with Acetyl-L-carnitine.
* Phenibut
* Pregnenolone
* Phosphatidylserine
* Resveratrol
* Theanine - Amino acid. Found in tea. Increases serotonin and dopamine levels in the brain. Increases alpha-wave based alert relaxation. cite journal |author=Gomez-Ramirez M |title=The Deployment of Intersensory Selective Attention: A High-density Electrical Mapping Study of the Effects of Theanine |journal=Clin Neuropharmacol |volume=30 |issue=1 |pages=25–38 |year= |pmid=17272967]
* Theophylline
* Vinpocetine - micro-circulation enhancer, improves oxygen supply to brain cells.
* Yeast, nutritional

References


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать курсовую

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Micronutrient — Micronutrients are nutrients required by humans and other living things throughout life in small quantities to orchestrate a whole range of physiological functions, but which the organism itself cannot produce.[1] For people, they include dietary …   Wikipedia

  • Outline of nutrition — The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to nutrition: Nutrition (also called nutrition science) – studies the relationship between diet and states of health and disease. The scope of nutrition science ranges from… …   Wikipedia

  • Copper in health — Normal absorption and distribution of copper. Cu = copper, CP = ceruloplasmin, green = ATP7B carrying copper. Copper is an essential trace element that is vital to the health of all living things (humans, plants, animals, and microorganisms). In… …   Wikipedia

  • Outline of health — The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to health: Health – functional and metabolic efficiency of an organism. It is the ability to live long, function well (physically and mentally), and prosper. Contents 1 Essence …   Wikipedia

  • Catechin — IUPAC name (2R,3S) 2 (3,4 dihydroxyphenyl) 3,4 dihydro 2H chromene 3,5,7 …   Wikipedia

  • Trace element — In analytical chemistry, a trace element is an element in a sample that has an average concentration of less than 100 parts per million measured in atomic count, or less than 100 micrograms per gram. In biochemistry, a trace element is a chemical …   Wikipedia

  • Nutrition — The Nutrition Facts table indicates the amounts of nutrients which experts recommend to limit or consume in adequate amounts. Nutrition (also called nourishment or aliment) is the provision, to cells and organisms, of the materials necessary (in… …   Wikipedia

  • Human nutrition — For aspects of nutrition science not specific to humans, see Nutrition. Human nutrition is the provision to humans to obtain the materials necessary to support life. In general, humans can survive for two to eight weeks without food, depending on …   Wikipedia

  • Malnutrition — Underfeeding redirects here. For the concept in metalworking, see Underfeeder. Undernutrition redirects here. For the undernutrition without malnutrition concept, see Calorie restriction. Malnutrition Classification and external resources The… …   Wikipedia

  • Health and intelligence — are two closely related aspects of human well being. The impact of health on intelligence is one of the most important factors in understanding human group differences in IQ test scores and other measures of cognitive ability. Several factors can …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”