Potassium
Electrolyte for nerve transmission, muscle function, and blood pressure regulation
Electrolyte for nerve transmission, muscle function, and blood pressure regulation
Low-energy vegetable with fibre, potassium, and polyphenols (incl. nasunin in purple skin)
MUFA-rich fruit with vitamin E, lutein, and glutathione
B6 and tryptophan when ripe; resistant starch when green — ripeness changes functional role
Root vegetable rich in nitrates and betalains supporting vascular function and mitochondrial efficiency
Legume with polyphenols and protein; optimal soaking conditions detailed
Cruciferous vegetable rich in sulforaphane, folate, and glutathione precursors
Young broccoli sprouts valued for glucoraphanin and sulforaphane potential, vitamin C, and Nrf2-supportive phytochemistry
Beta-carotene source with food matrix effects on absorption
Legume providing protein, fiber, folate, magnesium, and B6
Resveratrol source for SIRT1 activation and NAD+ support
Source of EGCG, L-theanine, and polyphenols for cognitive and metabolic support
Highest inulin content among common foods
Leafy green rich in iron, magnesium, zinc, quercetin, and carotenoids
Legume rich in protein, fibre, folate, iron, and prebiotics
Complete protein, nicotinamide riboside, and calcium
Ellagitannins for urolithin A production and polyphenol support
Starchy vegetable providing resistant starch when cooled
Fermented bread with GABA, improved amino acid bioavailability, and optimized Maillard products
Leafy green rich in iron, magnesium, folate, and carotenoids
Root vegetable rich in beta-carotene, fibre, and potassium
Lycopene, vitamin C, and food matrix effects on absorption
Fermented dairy providing probiotics and complete protein