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          • Biotin
          • Folate
          • Niacin
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          • Riboflavin
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          • Vitamin B12
          • Vitamin C
            • Supplemental Forms
            • Pauling Recommendation
          • Vitamin D
          • Vitamin E
          • Vitamin K
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          • Fluoride
          • Iodine
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          • Molybdenum
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          • Potassium
          • Selenium
          • Sodium (Chloride)
          • Zinc
        • Micronutrient Inadequacies
          • An Overview
          • Subpopulations at Risk
          • The Remedy
        • Other Nutrients
          • Choline
          • Essential Fatty Acids
          • Fiber
        • Dietary Factors
          • L-Carnitine
          • Coenzyme Q10
          • Lipoic Acid
          • Phytochemicals
            • Carotenoids
            • Chlorophyll and Chlorophyllin
            • Curcumin
            • Fiber
            • Flavonoids
            • Garlic
            • Indole-3-Carbinol
            • Isothiocyanates
            • Lignans
            • Phytosterols
            • Resveratrol
            • Soy Isoflavones
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  • About
    • Staff
    • Contact Us
  • Articles
    • Vitamins
      • Biotin
      • Folate
      • Niacin
      • Pantothenic Acid
      • Riboflavin
      • Thiamin
      • Vitamin A
      • Vitamin B6
      • Vitamin B12
      • Vitamin C
        • Supplemental Forms
        • Pauling Recommendation
      • Vitamin D
      • Vitamin E
      • Vitamin K
    • Minerals
      • Calcium
      • Chromium
      • Copper
      • Fluoride
      • Iodine
      • Iron
      • Magnesium
      • Manganese
      • Molybdenum
      • Phosphorus
      • Potassium
      • Selenium
      • Sodium (Chloride)
      • Zinc
    • Micronutrient Inadequacies
      • An Overview
      • Subpopulations at Risk
      • The Remedy
    • Other Nutrients
      • Choline
      • Essential Fatty Acids
      • Fiber
    • Dietary Factors
      • L-Carnitine
      • Coenzyme Q10
      • Lipoic Acid
      • Phytochemicals
        • Carotenoids
        • Chlorophyll and Chlorophyllin
        • Curcumin
        • Fiber
        • Flavonoids
        • Garlic
        • Indole-3-Carbinol
        • Isothiocyanates
        • Lignans
        • Phytosterols
        • Resveratrol
        • Soy Isoflavones
    • Food and Beverages
      • Fruit and Vegetables
      • Cruciferous Vegetables
      • Garlic
      • Legumes
      • Nuts
      • Whole Grains
      • Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load
      • Coffee
      • Tea
      • Alcoholic Beverages
    • Micronutrients and Health
    • Life Stages
      • Children
      • Adolescents
      • Pregnancy and Lactation
      • Older Adults
  • Resources
    • Glossary
    • Nutrient Index
    • Disease Index
    • Relevant Links
    • Healthcare Professional Continuing Education
    • Books
    • Micronutrients for Health
    • Rx for Health
  • Health & Disease
  • Giving
  • Español
  • 日本語

Dietary Factors

Some of the listed dietary factors (i.e., L-carnitine, coenzyme Q10, and lipoic acid) can be synthesized by the body.

  • L-Carnitine
  • Coenzyme Q10
  • Lipoic Acid
  • Phytochemicals
    • Carotenoids
    • Chlorophyll and Chlorophyllin
    • Curcumin
    • Fiber
    • Flavonoids
    • Garlic
    • Indole-3-Carbinol
    • Isothiocyanates
    • Lignans
    • Phytosterols
    • Resveratrol
    • Soy Isoflavones
  • L-Carnitine
  • Coenzyme Q10
  • Lipoic Acid
  • Phytochemicals
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For information about the roles of micronutrients in the immune system, see our Immunity In Brief topic page. 

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Micronutrient Information Center

  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • Micronutrient Inadequacies
  • Other Nutrients
  • Dietary Factors
    • L-Carnitine
    • Coenzyme Q10
    • Lipoic Acid
    • Phytochemicals
  • Food and Beverages
  • Life Stages
  • Health and Disease

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