What is a biochemical indicator?
A biochemical indicator is a compound typically measured in blood or urine. Biochemical indicators of diet and nutrition are indicative of the nutritional status of a person. For this report, a biochemical indicator means a vitamin, iron-status indicator, trace element, or other dietary indicator with potential health relevance. Although most biochemical indicators presented in this report enter the human body from foods or supplements, the body itself produces some indicators in response to dietary intake.
