Definition of nutrientnext
as in nutritional
providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth a breakfast drink enriched with nutrient proteins and vitamins

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Recent Examples of nutrient Other Problems Coffee Grounds May Cause Besides causing nutrient issues, coffee grounds can create conditions that make life harder for your orchids while attracting undesirable guests. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026 For all of their practical applications in the laboratory, a solitary organoid floating in a nutrient broth on a lab bench isn’t a complete human. — Mike McRae 17, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026 In much simpler terms, this nutrient-rich liquid contains growth factors, cytokines, and other proteins that act as messengers, sending signals involved in skin repair and renewal and supporting the production of collagen and elastin. — Emily Orofino, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026 Both potatoes and sweet potatoes are nutrient-dense sources of carbs that also give you a pump of potassium — an electrolyte that’s important for DURING exercise, and that many women don’t get enough of, says Zenker. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nutrient
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Adjective
  • A number of nutritional supplements have been recalled in California due to reasons ranging to fatal bacteria to undeclared ingredients.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • That’s led psychiatrists to use it as a tool in conjunction with nutritional therapy on their patients.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
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  • Some studies suggest that non-nutritive sweeteners can change your metabolism, affecting your insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
  • They’re typically sweetened with artificial or non-nutritive sweeteners, such as aspartame or sucralose, which don’t raise blood sugar levels.
    — Caitlin Beale, Health, 20 Jan. 2026

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“Nutrient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutrient. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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