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nutrient

[noo-tree-uhnt, nyoo-] / ˈnu tri ənt, ˈnju- /
NOUN
source of nourishment
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To evaluate the technology, the researchers first conducted a laboratory experiment using a reservoir containing 5 liters of a nutrient solution with glucose.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026

“We know that GLP-1s have an impact on caloric and nutrient absorption,” she says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

It also supports communication between nerve cells, making it an important nutrient for normal brain activity.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

The rest of the time they emit a continuous stream of treated effluent which, while cleaner than raw sewage, can contain high nutrient levels.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 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

Fiber helps discourage bacteria from consuming proteins in the gut's protective mucus, while Prif provides an alternative source of nutrients that supports the production of healthier metabolites.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026

Metabolites are chemicals formed when the body or microorganisms break down and process nutrients.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026

Use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs has also played a role, as people look for ways to get more nutrients into their diet.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 7, 2026

Its structure, nutritional composition, and interactions among nutrients may all matter.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026

By systematically depleting nearly all the nutrients from the broth, Beadle found that the mold strains could still grow on a minimal broth containing nothing more than a sugar and a vitamin called biotin.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee


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