essential nutrients
Body's required sustenance
Essential nutrients are substances the body requires for survival and normal function but cannot produce on its own—they must come from food.
These include certain amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals.
The diet was lacking in essential nutrients.
Deficiencies cause specific diseases: scurvy from lack of vitamin C, rickets from insufficient vitamin D.
- micronutrientsVital substances needed minimally
- vitaminsEssential organic nutrients
- retinolTopical anti-aging compound
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- zincElement thirty
trace elements · bioavailability · amino acids · complete protein · iron · antioxidants · carbohydrates · deficiency · immune function · dietary sources · food pyramid · proteins · folate · daily value · recommended intake · calcium · omega-3 fatty acids · balanced diet
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- vitaminsvitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin C
essential nutrientstoxins
Harmful biological substances
poisons · toxic compounds · antinutrients · carcinogens · contaminants
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