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| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin AVitamin AFunctionVitamin A supports vision, skin, and immune function. It comes preformed from animal foods or as carotenoids that the body converts as needed.Top food sources of Vitamin A → | · | · |
| Thiamin (B1)Thiamin (B1)FunctionThiamin, also known as vitamin B1, helps convert carbohydrates into usable energy, which supports steady energy through the day. It also plays a role in nerve function.Top food sources of Thiamin (B1) → | · | · |
| Riboflavin (B2)Riboflavin (B2)FunctionRiboflavin, or vitamin B2, helps the body turn food into energy and supports healthy skin and eyes. It works alongside the other B vitamins in energy metabolism.Top food sources of Riboflavin (B2) → | · | · |
| Niacin (B3)Niacin (B3)FunctionNiacin, or vitamin B3, is central to energy production in nearly every cell and supports steady glucose response as part of that metabolic machinery.Top food sources of Niacin (B3) → | · | · |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5)Pantothenic Acid (B5)FunctionPantothenic acid, vitamin B5, is needed to build coenzyme A, a molecule central to turning carbs, fat, and protein into usable energy.Top food sources of Pantothenic Acid (B5) → | · | · |
| Vitamin B6Vitamin B6FunctionVitamin B6 supports amino acid metabolism, red blood cell formation, and neurotransmitter production, which ties into steady mood and energy.Top food sources of Vitamin B6 → | · | · |
| FolateFolateFunctionFolate supports DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation. It is especially important during periods of rapid cell growth.Top food sources of Folate → | · | · |
| Vitamin B12Vitamin B12FunctionVitamin B12 is needed for red blood cell formation and nerve function. It is found almost exclusively in animal foods, so plant-based eaters often need a fortified source.Top food sources of Vitamin B12 → | · | · |
| CholineCholineFunctionCholine supports cell membrane structure and neurotransmitter production. Eggs are one of the most concentrated everyday sources.Top food sources of Choline → | · | · |
| Vitamin CVitamin CFunctionVitamin C is an antioxidant that supports collagen formation, immune function, and iron absorption from plant foods.Top food sources of Vitamin C → | · | · |
| Vitamin DVitamin DFunctionVitamin D supports calcium absorption and bone health, and it is also tied into hormone regulation. Sun exposure produces it, but food and supplements help fill the gap.Top food sources of Vitamin D → | · | · |
| Vitamin EVitamin EFunctionVitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that helps protect cell membranes from oxidative stress, which ties into recovery from training and daily wear.Top food sources of Vitamin E → | · | · |
| Vitamin KVitamin KFunctionVitamin K is essential for normal blood clotting and also supports bone health by helping direct calcium to where it belongs.Top food sources of Vitamin K → | · | · |
| Minerals | ||
| CalciumCalciumFunctionCalcium builds and maintains bone structure and supports muscle contraction and nerve signaling. Most of the body's supply lives in bones and teeth.Top food sources of Calcium → | · | · |
| IronIronFunctionIron is a core component of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen through the blood. Steady iron intake supports energy levels and endurance.Top food sources of Iron → | · | · |
| MagnesiumMagnesiumFunctionMagnesium is involved in hundreds of enzymatic reactions, including energy production, muscle relaxation, and sleep quality, which ties into recovery.Top food sources of Magnesium → | · | · |
| PhosphorusPhosphorusFunctionPhosphorus works alongside calcium to build bone and teeth, and it is a key part of the energy-carrying molecule ATP.Top food sources of Phosphorus → | · | · |
| PotassiumPotassiumFunctionPotassium helps regulate fluid balance and blood pressure and supports normal muscle and nerve function, including a steady heartbeat.Top food sources of Potassium → | · | · |
| SodiumSodiumFunctionSodium helps regulate fluid balance and nerve signaling, but most diets already get plenty from processed and restaurant food. Keeping intake moderate matters more than adding it.Top food sources of Sodium → | · | · |
| ZincZincFunctionZinc supports immune function, wound healing, and protein synthesis, and it plays a role in recovery after physical activity.Top food sources of Zinc → | · | · |
| CopperCopperFunctionCopper helps the body form connective tissue and red blood cells and supports iron metabolism alongside zinc.Top food sources of Copper → | · | · |
| ManganeseManganeseFunctionManganese supports bone formation and acts as a cofactor for enzymes involved in metabolism and antioxidant defense.Top food sources of Manganese → | · | · |
| SeleniumSeleniumFunctionSelenium supports antioxidant defense and thyroid hormone metabolism. Just a couple of Brazil nuts can cover a full day's worth.Top food sources of Selenium → | · | · |
| IodineIodineFunctionIodine is required to make thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolic rate and energy use throughout the body.Top food sources of Iodine → | · | · |
| Carbohydrates | ||
| FiberFiberFunctionFiber is the indigestible part of plant foods. It slows digestion, which steadies the glucose response to a meal, feeds the gut microbiome, and supports satiety between meals.Top food sources of Fiber → | · | · |
| SugarSugarFunctionSugars are the fastest-digesting carbohydrates and cause the quickest rise in blood glucose. Moderating total sugar intake helps keep energy and glucose response steadier through the day.Top food sources of Sugar → | · | · |
| StarchStarchFunctionStarch is a chain of glucose molecules that the body breaks down for energy over a longer window than sugar does. It is the main carbohydrate in grains, potatoes, and legumes.Top food sources of Starch → | · | · |
| FructoseFructoseFunctionFructose is the sugar found naturally in fruit and is processed by the liver differently than glucose. In whole fruit it comes packaged with fiber that slows its absorption.Top food sources of Fructose → | · | · |
| Fats | ||
| Polyunsaturated FatPolyunsaturated FatFunctionPolyunsaturated fats include the essential omega-3 and omega-6 fats the body cannot make on its own and must get from food.Top food sources of Polyunsaturated Fat → | · | · |
| Monounsaturated FatMonounsaturated FatFunctionMonounsaturated fats are found in olive oil, avocados, and many nuts and are linked with healthy cholesterol balance when they replace saturated fat.Top food sources of Monounsaturated Fat → | · | · |
| Saturated FatSaturated FatFunctionSaturated fat is solid at room temperature and found mainly in animal foods and tropical oils. Keeping intake moderate supports healthier cholesterol balance over time.Top food sources of Saturated Fat → | · | · |
| Trans FatTrans FatFunctionTrans fat is mostly a byproduct of partially hydrogenated oils used in processed food. It offers no nutritional benefit, so keeping intake as close to zero as possible is the goal.Top food sources of Trans Fat → | · | · |
| CholesterolCholesterolFunctionDietary cholesterol comes only from animal foods and has a smaller effect on blood cholesterol for most people than saturated fat does. Moderating intake is still a reasonable general target.Top food sources of Cholesterol → | · | · |
| Omega-3 (ALA)Omega-3 (ALA)FunctionALA is a plant-based omega-3 fat the body can partially convert into EPA and DHA. It is found in seeds, nuts, and their oils.Top food sources of Omega-3 (ALA) → | · | · |
| Omega-3 (EPA)Omega-3 (EPA)FunctionEPA is a marine omega-3 fat found mainly in fatty fish. It supports a healthy inflammatory response and cardiovascular health.Top food sources of Omega-3 (EPA) → | · | · |
| Omega-3 (DHA)Omega-3 (DHA)FunctionDHA is a marine omega-3 fat that is a major structural component of the brain and retina, supporting cognitive and visual function.Top food sources of Omega-3 (DHA) → | · | · |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic Acid)Omega-6 (Linoleic Acid)FunctionLinoleic acid is the essential omega-6 fat most common in the diet, found abundantly in vegetable oils and nuts.Top food sources of Omega-6 (Linoleic Acid) → | · | · |
| Amino Acids | ||
| HistidineHistidineFunctionHistidine is an essential amino acid used to make histamine and is important for growth and tissue repair.Top food sources of Histidine → | · | · |
| IsoleucineIsoleucineFunctionIsoleucine is a branched-chain essential amino acid involved in muscle metabolism and energy production during activity.Top food sources of Isoleucine → | · | · |
| LeucineLeucineFunctionLeucine is a branched-chain essential amino acid that plays the leading role in triggering muscle protein synthesis after eating.Top food sources of Leucine → | · | · |
| LysineLysineFunctionLysine is an essential amino acid needed for protein synthesis, collagen formation, and calcium absorption.Top food sources of Lysine → | · | · |
| MethionineMethionineFunctionMethionine is an essential amino acid that supplies sulfur for metabolism and is a starting point for making other important compounds in the body.Top food sources of Methionine → | · | · |
| CystineCystineFunctionCystine is formed from two linked cysteine molecules and contributes to protein structure, including in hair and skin.Top food sources of Cystine → | · | · |
| PhenylalaninePhenylalanineFunctionPhenylalanine is an essential amino acid the body uses to make tyrosine and, in turn, neurotransmitters like dopamine.Top food sources of Phenylalanine → | · | · |
| TyrosineTyrosineFunctionTyrosine is a building block for neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine and for thyroid hormone.Top food sources of Tyrosine → | · | · |
| ThreonineThreonineFunctionThreonine is an essential amino acid used to build collagen and elastin and supports gut and immune function.Top food sources of Threonine → | · | · |
| TryptophanTryptophanFunctionTryptophan is an essential amino acid and a precursor to serotonin and melatonin, tying it to mood and sleep regulation.Top food sources of Tryptophan → | · | · |
| ValineValineFunctionValine is a branched-chain essential amino acid that supports muscle metabolism and tissue repair.Top food sources of Valine → | · | · |
| ArginineArginineFunctionArginine supports blood vessel function through nitric oxide production and plays a role in wound healing.Top food sources of Arginine → | · | · |
| AlanineAlanineFunctionAlanine is a non-essential amino acid the body uses for energy and glucose production, particularly during fasting or exercise.Top food sources of Alanine → | · | · |
| SerineSerineFunctionSerine supports the production of cell membrane components and neurotransmitters used in nerve signaling.Top food sources of Serine → | · | · |
| ProlineProlineFunctionProline is a major component of collagen, making it important for skin, joint, and connective tissue structure.Top food sources of Proline → | · | · |
| GlycineGlycineFunctionGlycine is the simplest amino acid and a key building block of collagen. It also supports sleep quality for some people when taken before bed.Top food sources of Glycine → | · | · |
| Aspartic AcidAspartic AcidFunctionAspartic acid is a non-essential amino acid involved in energy metabolism and the urea cycle that clears nitrogen waste.Top food sources of Aspartic Acid → | · | · |
| Glutamic AcidGlutamic AcidFunctionGlutamic acid is an abundant amino acid that contributes savory flavor to food and serves as a building block for glutamine and neurotransmitters.Top food sources of Glutamic Acid → | · | · |