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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

It added that the agri-food industry has "become heavily dependent" on millions of tonnes of imported animal feed and fertiliser that can provide more nutrient that animals and crops need.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

These surveys were typically conducted about once every ten years and provided detailed snapshots of temperature, salinity and nutrient levels.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 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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