Tag: micronutrients
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5 Gifts of Nutrients

Nutrients are substances that are essential for the growth and functioning of an organism. If they are not taken in sufficient quantities for a certain period of time, damage is caused to the body, possibly serious and permanent. Nutrients are divided into macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients are called nutrients that provide energy, such as carbohydrates,…
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4 Symptoms of a Nutrient Deficiency

A deficiency in the body of micronutrients (i.e. vitamins, minerals and trace elements) is not always as noticeable as a deficiency in macronutrients (i.e. proteins, carbohydrates, fat and water). Usually, a period of time has passed since the body has been deficient in micronutrients before we realize it with certain symptoms that appear. Macronutrients and…