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What is a micro nutrient? Episode 33
They are nutrients we need just in smaller amounts. They include Vitamins and Minerals
• VITAMINS- are organic compounds made by plants and animals
• MINERALS- inorganic compounds found in soil and water, with a good portion of them being some form of metal
• We need to consume micronutrients from either out diet and/or supplements, since the body cannot make them on its own (for the most part). This is also why they are considered essential nutrients.
• VITAMIN BREAK DOWN 2 types of vitamins, water soluble and fat soluble which means one group will only disolve in water and the other will only dissolve in fat.
• WATER SOLUBLE VITAMINS
    B-vitamins help with cell health, energy levels, eyesight, brain function, digestion, appetite,nerve function, hormone & cholesterol production, cardiovascular health, muscle tone   B1-Thiamine  B2-Riboflavin
  B3-Niacin B5-Pantothenic acid  B-Pyroxidine    B7-Biotin B9-Folate B12-Cobalt
      C- maintains antioxidant system,  helps with disease prevention.
• FAT SOLUBLE VITAMINS
      A- eyesight, immune system, acne, bone health, reproductive health
      E- antioxidant, heart disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease,skin, congnitive health, older adults, lung function
      D- immune health, bone formation, calcium metabolism
      K- K1&K2, huh who knew, bone health, blood flow &clotting, helps prevent artery hardening, reduse heart attack, helps with insulin activation & diabetes.
• MACRO-MINERALS
Calcium- key component  for skeletal system & muscle contraction
Phosphorus- required for energy production & ATP,
Magnesium- needed for over 300 biochemical reactions in the body, digestion, nervous system, glucose processing, protein synthesis and muscle relaxation.
Sodium-
Chloride
Potassium
Sulfur
• TRACE MINERALS- needed in small amounts but still vital in our overall health
Iron
Manganese
Copper
Zinc
Iodine
Flouride
Selenium

A good source for more info. Again some of our info has copyright stuff we don't have permission to share.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/micronutrients#definition

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