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micronutrient

[mahy-kroh-noo-tree-uhnt, -nyoo-] / ˌmaɪ kroʊˈnu tri ənt, -ˈnju- /
NOUN
trace element
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While they are often described as providing "empty calories," the study found they can meet micronutrient needs, largely because of vitamin fortification.

From Science Daily Feb. 5, 2026

Vitamin B1 is an essential micronutrient for human beings.

From Science Daily Apr. 11, 2024

The study, published this week in Nature Microbiology, offers critical insights into the far-reaching consequences of micronutrient deficiencies in early life.

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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