micronutrient
noun
mi·cro·nu·tri·ent
ˌmī-krō-ˈnü-trē-ənt 
-ˈnyü-
: a chemical element or substance (such as calcium or vitamin C) that is essential in minute amounts to the growth and health of a living organism see trace element compare macronutrient
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Beyond the essential macronutrients – fat, protein and carbohydrates – and micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals, other leftover factors in food, including fibers, polyphenols, bioactive fats and fermentation products, are also key for metabolism.
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Christopher Damman, Discover Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024
Look out for simple combos that supply carbs, protein, some fat, and micronutrients like vitamins and minerals, according to Dr. Pope.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 11 Sep. 2024
There are also a host of dietary supplement recommendations - many of which are suggested because a micronutrient's natural form has proven healthful, even if its supplement form has not.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2024
Just like the rest of Purified’s offerings, the Walden is designed to exist within the Earth’s natural cycle and is proven to provide micronutrients that enable future plant growth when buried at the end of life, as validated by SATRA.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Aug. 2024
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Christopher Damman, Discover Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024
Look out for simple combos that supply carbs, protein, some fat, and micronutrients like vitamins and minerals, according to Dr. Pope.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 11 Sep. 2024
There are also a host of dietary supplement recommendations - many of which are suggested because a micronutrient's natural form has proven healthful, even if its supplement form has not.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2024
Just like the rest of Purified’s offerings, the Walden is designed to exist within the Earth’s natural cycle and is proven to provide micronutrients that enable future plant growth when buried at the end of life, as validated by SATRA.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Aug. 2024
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“Micronutrient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micronutrient. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.
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micronutrient
noun
mi·cro·nu·tri·ent
-ˈn(y)ü-trē-ənt
: a chemical element or substance (such as calcium or vitamin C) that is essential in minute amounts to growth and health see trace element compare macronutrient
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