micronutrients
Tiny dietary necessities
Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals the body needs in small amounts to function properly—iron, zinc, vitamin C, and the like.
The term distinguishes them from macronutrients (proteins, fats, carbohydrates), which the body requires in larger quantities.
The soil was depleted of micronutrients.
Micronutrient deficiencies affect billions worldwide.
Vitamin C deficiency disease
- beriberiVitamin B1 deficiency disease
- pellagraNiacin-lack illness
- anemiaRed cell deficiency
- ricketsNutritional bone-weakening illness
goiter · malnutrition · night blindness · hypocalcemia · tetany · spina bifida · neural tube defects · iron deficiency
Element twenty, builds bones
- ironElement twenty-six
- zincElement thirty
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
selenium · copper · manganese · chromium · molybdenum · iodine · phosphorus · sulfur
Fraction reaching active circulation
- cofactorEnzyme-activating compound
- uptakeAbsorption or understanding
- cellularComposed of small units
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
digestion · gut health · intestinal · solubility · chelation · transport · synergy · inhibitors
Vitamin B1
- riboflavinSecond B vitamin
- niacinB-vitamin for metabolism
- biotinB7, a metabolic cofactor
- folateVitamin for DNA synthesis
cobalamin · retinol · calciferol · tocopherol · ascorbic acid · vitamin A · vitamin B · vitamin C
Substances counteracting oxidative damage
- coenzymesNon-protein enzyme assistants
- enzymesReaction-speeding proteins
- immunityProtected from harm
- energy metabolismCellular fuel conversion processes
cell division · DNA repair · nerve function · bone health · wound healing · thyroid function · blood clotting
scurvy
Vitamin C deficiency disease
rickets · goiter · malnutrition · night blindness · hypocalcemia · tetany · spina bifida · neural tube defects · iron deficiency · supplementation
calcium
Element twenty, builds bones
potassium · selenium · copper · manganese · chromium · molybdenum · iodine · phosphorus · sulfur · boron
bioavailability
Fraction reaching active circulation
metabolism · digestion · gut health · intestinal · solubility · chelation · transport · synergy · inhibitors · enhancers
thiamine
Vitamin B1
- riboflavinSecond B vitamin
- niacinB-vitamin for metabolism
- biotinB7, a metabolic cofactor
folate · cobalamin · retinol · calciferol · tocopherol · ascorbic acid · vitamin A · vitamin B · vitamin C · vitamin D
antioxidants
Substances counteracting oxidative damage
energy metabolism · cell division · DNA repair · nerve function · bone health · wound healing · thyroid function · blood clotting
leafy greens
Edible plant foliage
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
- liverAbdominal detoxifying organ
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
legumes · nuts · seeds · whole grains · fortified foods · dairy · seaweed · spirulina · moringa · amaranth
- nutrientsprotein, vitamins, fats, minerals, vitamin
- nutritionprotein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals
- nutrition termscalorie, high protein, balance, low-fat, low fat
- nutrition educationfood groups, balanced diet, healthy eating, food pyramid, dietary guidelines
- nutritionistmeal plan, calorie counting, portion control, food pyramid, macros
- supplementsmultivitamins, multivitamin, vitamin, vitamin B6, minerals
micronutrientsmacronutrients
Primary nutritional building blocks
carbohydrates · proteins · fats · lipids · macros