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micronutrient

[mahy-kroh-noo-tree-uhnt, -nyoo-] / ˌmaɪ kroʊˈnu tri ənt, -ˈnyu- /
NOUN
trace element
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These organisms rely on iron, a vital micronutrient, to grow and function.

From Science Daily • Jan. 12, 2026

Vitamin B1 is an essential micronutrient for human beings.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2024

University of B.C. researchers have uncovered startling connections between micronutrient deficiencies and the composition of gut microbiomes in early life that could help explain why resistance to antibiotics has been rising across the globe.

From Science Daily • Nov. 17, 2023

Importantly, mice with micronutrient deficiencies also exhibited a higher enrichment of genes that have been linked to antibiotic resistance.

From Science Daily • Nov. 17, 2023

Known in the public health sphere as multiple micronutrient supplements, this new generation of supplements contains 13 additional nutrients, including vitamins A, D, E, and C, as well as zinc and other elements.

From National Geographic • Sep. 12, 2023




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