FOUNDATIONAL TERM
Micronutrient
微量营养素
A nutrient required in small amounts for normal function.
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37 · Vitamins, minerals and water
Micronutrients and water support reactions, structure, and transport. Both deficiency and excess require attention to intake, absorption, losses, and bodily state.
Sources
- NIH ODS: Dietary Supplements—What You Need to Know
- NIH ODS: Iron
- NIH ODS: Vitamin B12
- MedlinePlus: Dehydration
- NIH ODS: Vitamin D
- MedlinePlus: Low blood sodium
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