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nutrient

[noo-tree-uhnt, nyoo-] / ˈnu tri ənt, ˈnyu- /
NOUN
source of nourishment
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Vitamin D is a vital nutrient that regulates calcium and phosphate for healthy bones, teeth, and muscles.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Ultraprocessed foods vary widely in composition, nutrient profiles and how they’re processed.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

The way foods are processed could play an independent role in cardiovascular risk, making it important to consider both processing and nutrient content.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

CEO Steve Martocci, who previously co-founded messaging platform GroupMe and the Uber-for-helicopters company Blade, said he spends $1,114 a month on 28 supplements he takes daily to address nutrient deficiencies and, hopefully, increase his longevity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

When I put the nutrient bottle back in the refrigerator, I grab a container of mustard.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson




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