The Aggregate Nutrient Density Index (ANDI) score, developed by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, measures calcium; the carotenoids beta carotene, alpha carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and lycopene; fiber; folate; glucosinolates; iron; magnesium; niacin; selenium; vitamins B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B6, B12, C, and E; and zinc, plus the antioxidant capacity. Since the original calculation of the ANDI scores, […]
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A vitamin is an organic compound required as a vital nutrient in limited amounts. Your body can’t make vitamins in sufficient quantities, so you must obtain them from your diet or from supplements. Each vitamin comprises one or more vitamer compounds grouped under a letter of the alphabet, such as “vitamin A”, which includes the […]
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