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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Key Takeaways Selenium is a crucial micronutrient that protects cells from damage and boosts immune function.
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To reach that threshold, people who are pregnant or trying to conceive can take a prenatal vitamin that contains folic acid along with other micronutrients, Manson says.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
Spinach Spinach’s big, leafy greens contain carotenoids, micronutrients that have been linked to a reduction in breast cancer risk.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 13 Oct. 2024
Magnesium is also key for mood regulation as a micronutrient in central nervous system function.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2025
To reach that threshold, people who are pregnant or trying to conceive can take a prenatal vitamin that contains folic acid along with other micronutrients, Manson says.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
Spinach Spinach’s big, leafy greens contain carotenoids, micronutrients that have been linked to a reduction in breast cancer risk.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 13 Oct. 2024
Magnesium is also key for mood regulation as a micronutrient in central nervous system function.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Micronutrient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micronutrient. Accessed 26 Jan. 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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