Macro Breakdown
Health Scores (0-10)
๐งฌ How Borage Affects Your Health
Testosterone 2% DV
Zinc (undefined% DV) supports testosterone production. It's a cofactor for 5ฮฑ-reductase and inhibits aromatase.
Cortisol & Stress 12% DV
Magnesium (undefined% DV) calms the nervous system. It blocks NMDA receptors and reduces stress-induced cortisol spikes.
Cortisol 5% DV
Vitamin B6 (undefined% DV) helps produce serotonin and GABA โ calming neurotransmitters that counter cortisol.
Thyroid 2% DV
Selenium (undefined% DV) converts T4 to active T3. Essential for thyroid function.
Anemia
iron + vitamin c. Iron-deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency. Vitamin C increases non-heme iron absorpt.
Skin Health
vitamin c + vitamin a. Vitamin C is required for collagen cross-linking. Zinc reduces inflammation and sebum. Vitamin A reg.
Iron 18% DV
18% DV. Supports red blood cells and oxygen transport. Low iron = fatigue, brain fog.
Magnesium 12% DV
12% DV. Calms nerves, relaxes muscles, supports sleep.
Complete Nutrient Profile
| Nutrient | Amount / 100g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Kcal | 88.0 kJ | โ |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% DV |
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% DV |
| Carbohydrate | 3.1 g | 1% DV |
| Sodium | 80.0 mg | 3% DV |
| Calcium | 93.0 mg | 7% DV |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% DV |
| Magnesium | 52.0 mg | 12% DV |
| Phosphorus | 53.0 mg | 4% DV |
| Potassium | 470.0 mg | 10% DV |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% DV |
| Vitamin C | 35.0 mg | 39% DV |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 5% DV |
| Folate | 13.0 ยตg | 3% DV |
| Vitamin A | 210.0 ยตg | 23% DV |
| Selenium | 0.9 ยตg | 2% DV |
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