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nutrient

[noo-tree-uhnt, nyoo-] / ˈnu tri ənt, ˈnju- /
NOUN
source of nourishment
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This imbalance suggests that focusing primarily on what people should eat less of may be overlooking an important opportunity to improve cardiovascular health by encouraging them to consume more of a beneficial nutrient.

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 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

Although mango and avocado have very different flavors and nutritional profiles, they provide complementary nutrients that support several aspects of cardiovascular and metabolic health.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026

Arteriosclerosis occurs when blood vessels carrying oxygen and nutrients from the heart to the body become thick and stiff, according to the Mayo Clinic.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

Steaming, microwaving, or quick sautéing tends to preserve nutrients best.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Cellular respiration is the series of chemical reactions that allows cells to extract usable energy from nutrients.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

If loggers or farmers clear away the vegetation, they also remove the local supply of nutrients.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann


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