micronutrients - what are these?

sarahavery

Hi all,

Keep hearing about these but don't know what they r. Anyone want to enlighten me? Thanks xxx

JennLifts

MAcronutrients are referring to things like carbs, fat, protein. (include Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen)
MIcronutrients are referring to vitamins and minerals. (chlorine, iron, maganese, zinc, boron, sodium, copper, molybdenum and nickel.)

You need larger amounts of Macros, hence the name, and smaller of micros..

stephaniezoundi

They are nutrients we need in small amounts like iron, iodine, zinc, selenium and vitamins. Macronutrients we need in large quantities such as proteins, carbohydrates and fats.

slbeutler

Hey, not an expert by any means.

Micronutrients are vitamins and trace minerals. Vitamins and trace minerals are labeled as micronutrients because the body only requires them in very small amounts. Vitamins are organic substances that we ingest with our foods, and that act as catalysts, substances that help to trigger other reactions in the body

Macronutrients are the proteins, carbs, etc.

Larius

Macronutrients: protein, carbohydrates and fiber, fat
Micronutrients: vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients e.g. Lutein, everything else