{"id":35304,"date":"2022-11-03T11:44:02","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T10:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/?p=35304"},"modified":"2026-11-03T17:30:19","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T16:30:19","slug":"what-are-micronutrients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/what-are-micronutrients\/","title":{"rendered":"What are micronutrients?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You have probably heard about <\/span>micronutrients<\/b> and their important role in the body. But what is a <\/span>micronutrient<\/b> and what does it do?<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are the answers.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are micronutrients and how are they classified?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Micronutrients <\/span>are<\/b> <\/span>essential substances<\/b> involved in numerous <\/span>physiological processes<\/b>. We need to obtain them through<\/span> food<\/b> because, with a few exceptions, the body cannot make enough of them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although required in<\/span> very small quantities<\/b>, hence the name, they must be supplied in appropriate amounts. An <\/span>excess or deficiency<\/b> can <\/span>negatively affect the body<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

This matters particularly for <\/span>athletes<\/b>, whose needs can increase. Inadequate intake may raise the risk of <\/span>injury<\/b> or certain <\/span>illnesses<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Let’s explore the main micronutrient groups and some related dietary compounds.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Vitamins<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Vitamins are <\/span>substances<\/b> needed in <\/span>specific amounts<\/b> for normal <\/span>function and growth<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are 2 main groups of vitamins:<\/span><\/p>\n