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micronutrient

[mahy-kroh-noo-tree-uhnt, -nyoo-] / ˌmaɪ kroʊˈnu tri ənt, -ˈnyu- /
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

These organisms rely on iron, a vital micronutrient, to grow and function.

From Science Daily • Jan. 12, 2026

University of B.C. researchers have uncovered startling connections between micronutrient deficiencies and the composition of gut microbiomes in early life that could help explain why resistance to antibiotics has been rising across the globe.

From Science Daily • Nov. 17, 2023

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

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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