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. 2023 Jun 22;15(13):2837. doi: 10.3390/nu15132837

Table 1.

Comparison of nutrients included in the recommended daily allowances (RDAs) and dietary reference intakes (DRIs) vs. those proposed for consideration in the framework of Foundational Nutrition.

Nutrients in Current RDA and DRI Nutrients for Foundational Nutrition
Macromolecules

  • Lipids (Total fat, Cholesterol, etc.)

  • Carbohydrates (Total sugars, Fiber, etc.)

  • Proteins

  • Lipids (Total fat, Cholesterol, etc.)

  • Carbohydrates (Total sugars, Fiber, etc.)

  • Proteins
Vitamins and Minerals

  • Vitamin E

  • Vitamin C

  • Vitamin B12

  • etc.

  • Zinc

  • Sodium

  • Copper

  • Iron

  • etc.

  • Vitamin E

  • Vitamin C

  • Vitamin B12

  • etc.

  • Zinc

  • Sodium

  • Copper

  • Iron

  • etc.
Phytonutrients

  • Phenolic acids

  • Flavonoids

  • Lignans

  • Stilbenes
Prebiotics and Probiotics

  • Fermentable fibers (fructans, beta-glucans, pectins, etc.)

  • Lactic acid Bacteria (Lactobacillus spp.,

  • Lactococcus spp., Bifidobacterium spp, etc.)
Functional Nutrients

  • Coenzyme Q10

  • Alpha Lipoic Acid

  • Phospholipids

  • etc.