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nutrient

[noo-tree-uhnt, nyoo-] / ˈnu tri ənt, ˈnyu- /
NOUN
source of nourishment
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Brands also hopped on the trend, going so far as to incorporate protein into products that don’t have the nutrient in the first place.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

That physical activity can increase metabolism, energy use, and nutrient movement throughout the body, all of which may support the systems that keep the body repaired and resilient.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

"But this is one of the first studies of its kind to show that some of those nutrient inputs... are having an impact on the animals too."

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Since taking office as health secretary, Kennedy has repeatedly suggested that the current U.S. nutrient standards for infant formula are outdated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

But for those who’ve lived as refugees longer than memory, learning to believe in the nutrient cycle requires something close to a religious conversion.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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