What's in fish
from sourceA food.
From MoleculeFinder's curated list for fish. Every molecule in fish.
Molecules in it 8
- Docosahexaenoic acidC22H32O2
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DHA, the long omega-3 fat that makes up a large share of the brain and the retina. Oily fish and algae are the dietary sources.
- TaurineC2H7NO3S
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An amino sulfonic acid abundant in the heart and retina, and the ingredient energy drinks put on the front of the can.
As a pure substance: LD50 7,000 mg/kg (rat, oral) from source
- CreatineC4H9N3O2
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A molecule your muscles keep on hand to recharge energy fast during short, hard effort.
As a pure substance, its GHS hazard label: signal word Warning; Irritant from source
- Vitamin B12C63H88CoN14O14P
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Cobalamin, the only vitamin built around a cobalt atom. It comes almost entirely from animal foods, which is why it is the vitamin vegans watch.
- SeleniumSe
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A trace nutrient the body needs for a handful of enzymes, and the element that made the first photocopiers work. Element 34.
As a pure substance: LD50 6,700 mg/kg (rat, oral) from source
- IodineI2
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The purple-vapour halogen the thyroid cannot work without, and the brown antiseptic tincture in a first aid kit.
As a pure substance: LD50 14,000 mg/kg (rat, oral) from source
- CholesterolC27H46O
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The waxy sterol every animal cell membrane is stiffened with, and the starting material your body builds vitamin D and the sex hormones from.
- HistamineC5H9N3
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The molecule your immune cells dump during an allergic reaction, causing the itch, the swelling, and the runny nose that antihistamines are named for.
As a pure substance, its GHS hazard label: signal word Danger; Toxic, Irritant, Health hazard from source
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