micronutrient
Essential dietary trace
A micronutrient is a substance the body needs in small amounts for proper function—vitamins and minerals like iron, zinc, and vitamin A.
The term distinguishes these from macronutrients (proteins, fats, carbohydrates), which the body requires in larger quantities.
Micronutrient deficiencies affect billions of people worldwide.
Element thirty
- ironElement twenty-six
- seleniumElement number thirty-four
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- iodineAntiseptic element, atomic fifty-three
copper · manganese · chromium · molybdenum · potassium · calcium · phosphorus · cobalt
Vitamin B1
- riboflavinSecond B vitamin
- niacinB-vitamin for metabolism
- folateVitamin for DNA synthesis
- biotinB7, a metabolic cofactor
cobalamin · retinol · calciferol · tocopherol · ascorbic · pantothenic · choline · fat-soluble
Enzyme-activating compound
- coenzymeEnzyme's nonprotein helper molecule
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
synthesis · absorption · bioavailability · cellular · oxidation · catalysis · homeostasis · mitochondrial
Vitamin C deficiency disease
- beriberiVitamin B1 deficiency disease
- pellagraNiacin-lack illness
- anemiaRed cell deficiency
- ricketsNutritional bone-weakening illness
goiter · osteoporosis · hypocalcemia · hyponatremia · glossitis · dermatitis · neuropathy · stunting
Fat-soluble plant pigments
- polyphenolsPlant-derived antioxidant compounds
- lycopeneRed carotenoid pigment
- luteinYellow carotenoid in eyes
- beta-caroteneOrange plant pigment
quercetin · catechins · isoflavones · phytosterols · chlorophyll · curcumin · allicin · plant-based
zinc
Element thirty
iodine · copper · manganese · chromium · molybdenum · potassium · calcium · phosphorus · cobalt · fluoride
thiamine
Vitamin B1
- riboflavinSecond B vitamin
- niacinB-vitamin for metabolism
- folateVitamin for DNA synthesis
biotin · cobalamin · retinol · calciferol · tocopherol · ascorbic · pantothenic · choline · fat-soluble · water-soluble
cofactor
Enzyme-activating compound
- coenzymeEnzyme's nonprotein helper molecule
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
enzyme · synthesis · absorption · bioavailability · cellular · oxidation · catalysis · homeostasis · mitochondrial · ATP
scurvy
Vitamin C deficiency disease
rickets · goiter · osteoporosis · hypocalcemia · hyponatremia · glossitis · dermatitis · neuropathy · stunting · fatigue
carotenoids
Fat-soluble plant pigments
- polyphenolsPlant-derived antioxidant compounds
- lycopeneRed carotenoid pigment
- luteinYellow carotenoid in eyes
beta-carotene · quercetin · catechins · isoflavones · phytosterols · chlorophyll · curcumin · allicin · plant-based
chelate
Bind metals in rings
- hydroponicsPlant cultivation in nutrient water
- nutrientsprotein, vitamins, fats, minerals, vitamin
- nutritionprotein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals
- nutrition termscalorie, high protein, balance, low-fat, low fat
- Micromicrobe, microbes, microchip, microchips, microscope
- Agrochemicalsfertilizer, pesticides, pesticide, herbicides, herbicide
- fertilizersnitrogen, fertilizer, phosphorus, potassium, ammonia
micronutrientmacronutrient
Nutrient required in quantity
carbohydrate · protein · fat · dietary fat · carbs