Bananas
B6 and tryptophan when ripe; resistant starch when green — ripeness changes functional role
B6 and tryptophan when ripe; resistant starch when green — ripeness changes functional role
High creatine, CoQ10, and bioavailable heme iron
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
Niacin, zinc, and tryptophan
Legume providing protein, fiber, folate, magnesium, and B6
Leafy green rich in iron, magnesium, zinc, quercetin, and carotenoids
Fortified yeast providing B12, B6, and NAD+ precursors
Starchy vegetable providing resistant starch when cooled
Pseudograin with magnesium, iron, and balanced plant protein
Complete plant protein with isoflavones (genistein) and choline
Leafy green rich in iron, magnesium, folate, and carotenoids
High tryptophan and niacin for serotonin synthesis and NAD+ production
PLP cofactor for neurotransmitter synthesis; relies on brain PDXK activation