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nutrient

[noo-tree-uhnt, nyoo-] / ˈnu tri ənt, ˈnju- /
NOUN
source of nourishment
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Some worry that insufficient calorie and nutrient intake could compromise bone growth, puberty and brain development.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

"We know our soil is not as nutrient dense as it was decades ago - so a carrot in the 1950s will be far more nutrient-rich than a 2026 carrot."

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

When nutrient levels are high, feasting algae can quickly reproduce.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

For now, the study highlights an intriguing possibility: a nutrient best known for supporting brain chemistry may also have an unexpected connection to how long people live.

From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026

But if the body doesn’t need a nutrient at the time that it is taken in, it won’t absorb it.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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