micronutrient

Converse of object

• provide: It provides the micronutrients for plant growth, but is lacking in the macro nutrient potassium and only supplies a limited amount of nitrogen.
• contain: In addition, combination supplements may contain micronutrients that bind to each other or compete for absorption.
• take: There is no harm in taking micronutrients at normal doses if it makes you feel you are doing something.

Adjective modifier

• essential: Foods high in fat and sugar tend to be poor sources of the essential micronutrients.
• other: Cigarette smoking may also breakdown other micronutrients critical to healthy eye tissues.
• important: But cassava products provide little protein and contribute only low levels of important micronutrients.
• several: The results of this survey reaffirm the importance of milk as a source of several micronutrients.
• vital: To add to the mayhem, is the total neglect of vital micronutrients so essential to the release of energy from bodily stores.
• particular: In many cases there may be an increased requirement for a particular micronutrient, arising from the commitment to a regular exercise schedule.

Modifies a noun

• supplementation: Micronutrient supplementation in later life: limited evidence for benefit.
• deficiency: The symptoms of a micronutrient deficiency depend on the function of the vitamin or mineral concerned.
• antioxidant: These data suggest a role for specific micronutrient antioxidants in selected cohorts of men.
• intake: We aim to provide data for end-users who are formulating dietary recommendations for lipids and micronutrient intakes.
• supplement: However, on top of these lifestyle modifications, a place for micronutrient supplements is becoming increasingly evident, even for diabetes.
• status: Abstract: Micronutrient status can affect cognitive function in the elderly; however, there is much to learn about the precise effects.

Noun used with modifier

• antioxidant: McAlindon TE, Jacques P, Zhang Y. Do antioxidant micronutrients protect against the development and progression of knee osteoarthritis?