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| NUTRIENT | CATEGORY | WHERE IS IT FOUND? | WHY MIGHT IT BE IMPORTANT? | HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU CONSUME PER DAY? |
| All Non-Essential Nutreints | – | – | There are a number of nutrients which the FDA does not deem essential, but may still provide some benefits. | The recommendations below are not law and are not determined by the FDA. They are just suggestions for those who want to dabble in a more unresolved side of nutrition. |
| Lithium | Water-Soluble Mineral | Nuts, legumes, cereal grains, vegetables, some tap water (depends on location) | Lithium has been used as a medicine to fight some psychiatric disorders. It can be helpful to get enough lithium for those with mental health risks.1 | Male: 1mg Female: 1mg (based on experimental data)2 |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acid | Fat-Soluble Nutrient | Fish and other seafood (especially salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring, and sardines), nuts, seeds | Omega-3 can lower one’s risks of cardiovascular disease and strokes. They also have been shown to help with brain, eye, and skin health.3 | Male: 1.1-1.6g Female: 1.1-1.6g (From the NIH) [For omega-3 and -6, the ratio between these two fatty acids may be more important than the amounts. Keeping a ration of 5:1 for omega-6 to -3 has shown health benefits.]4 |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acid | Fat-Soluble Nutrient | Vegetable and seed oils, nuts, seeds | Omega-6 are important for skin and organ health.5 | Most people get enough omega-6, but read the above to understand the balancing act of omega-6 and -3 in the diet.6 |
| Omega-9 Fatty Acid | Fat-Soluble Nutrient | Vegetable and seed oils, nuts, seeds | Omega-9 shows some anti-inflammatory properties throughout the body.7 | There is no common recommendation for omega-9 fatty acids.8 |
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