D

A soy isoflavone found in some legumes acts as a phytoestrogen and can be converted by gut microbes into equol, which changes individual responses. The practical meaning depends on source, soy tolerance, thyroid status, hormonal context and the product’s carbohydrate load.

Chronic glucose dysregulation has different forms: type 1, type 2, gestational, pancreatogenic, and other diabetes types require different decisions. Low-carb nutrition may reduce glycemic load, but medication adjustment, hypoglycemia risk, and ketoacidosis risk need medical attention.

The organ system that receives food, breaks down proteins, fats and carbohydrates, absorbs nutrients and regulates bile, enzymes, motility, microbiota and the intestinal barrier. Its function affects not only stool, but energy, deficiencies, inflammation and diet tolerance.

A long-chain Omega-3 fatty acid that is especially important for the brain, retina, pregnancy, lactation and early development. DHA comes mainly from fatty fish, seafood and microalgae oil; conversion from plant ALA is limited, so the source needs to be chosen deliberately.