micronutrient
noun
mi·cro·nu·tri·ent
ˌmī-krō-ˈnü-trē-ənt 
-ˈnyü-
: a chemical element or substance (such as calcium or vitamin C) that is essential in minute amounts to the growth and health of a living organism see trace element compare macronutrient
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That includes serotonin, melatonin and micronutrients like magnesium, vitamin B6 and folate, which also help the body to produce melatonin.
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Malaka Gharib, NPR, 19 May 2025
Getting enough fiber and micronutrients in your diet is key for keeping your digestion running smoothly while avoiding caffeine, alcohol, carbonation, and spicy foods, which are recommended to prevent triggering GI upset.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 7 May 2025
Fertilizer blended for citrus contains micronutrients, as do many liquid all-purpose fertilizers and slow-release fertilizers.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2025
The benefits of colostrum lie in its nutrient-rich composition, including protein, fat, sugar, white blood cells, immunoglobulins, lactoferrin, micronutrients, and vitamins A, B, C, and E, per Dr. Murphy-Rose.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
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Malaka Gharib, NPR, 19 May 2025
Getting enough fiber and micronutrients in your diet is key for keeping your digestion running smoothly while avoiding caffeine, alcohol, carbonation, and spicy foods, which are recommended to prevent triggering GI upset.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 7 May 2025
Fertilizer blended for citrus contains micronutrients, as do many liquid all-purpose fertilizers and slow-release fertilizers.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2025
The benefits of colostrum lie in its nutrient-rich composition, including protein, fat, sugar, white blood cells, immunoglobulins, lactoferrin, micronutrients, and vitamins A, B, C, and E, per Dr. Murphy-Rose.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Micronutrient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micronutrient. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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micronutrient
noun
mi·cro·nu·tri·ent
-ˈn(y)ü-trē-ənt
: a chemical element or substance (such as calcium or vitamin C) that is essential in minute amounts to growth and health see trace element compare macronutrient
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