A nutrient is a chemical that an organism needs to live and grow or a substance used in an organism's metabolism which must be taken in from its environment.[1] They are used to build and repair tissues, regulate body processes and are converted to and used as energy. Methods for nutrient intake vary, with animals and protists consuming foods that are digested by an internal digestive system, but most plants ingest nutrients directly from the soil through their roots or from the atmosphere.
Organic nutrients include carbohydrates, fats, proteins (or their building blocks, amino acids), and vitamins. Inorganic chemical compounds such as dietary minerals, water, and oxygen may also be considered nutrients.[2] A nutrient is said to be "essential" if it must be obtained from an external source, either because the organism cannot synthesize it or produces insufficient quantities. Nutrients needed in very small amounts are micronutrients and those that are needed in larger quantities are called macronutrients. The effects of nutrients are dose-dependent and shortages are called deficiencies.
Extracted from www.wikipedia.org.
Rushing, Mary
– For health-care professionals and consumers, glyco- and other concentrated nutrients help the body reclaim its own healing abilities. "Informative Calls" and short history on finding Stem Cells generated by taking glyconutrients.
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Soy Info Online
– Information on soy, soy products, and legumes. Nutrient charts for common legumes, discussion of allergies, phytochemicals, and protective effects.
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Whey Protein Institute
– Advocates the use of whey proteins in nutrition. Describes nutrition facts and functions complete proteins have in diet.
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AboutOmega3.com
– Offers information and practical advice about fish oil, omega 3, and fatty acids.
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AllNutritionals.com
– Includes information about vitamins, minerals, herbs, bee products and antioxidants.
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Calcium and Vitamin D
– Study on the use of calcium and vitamin D for preventing hip fractures.
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Egg Nutrition Center
– Scientific information for nutritionists and health care providers to learn about eggs and good nutrition. Has list of research and scientific studies done an eggs online.
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Essential Fatty Acids
– Explanation of the fatty acids that are healthy. Omega-3, Omega-6, and Omega-9 fatty acids and which foods they can be found in.
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Fish Oils in Health and Disease
– Collected articles describing current scientific research relating to the benefits of fish oil and fish consumption, including benefits of fish oil for various conditions and diseases.
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Food Additives and Ingredients Association
– Includes information on food additives and food ingredients such as enumbers, emulsifiers, flavorings, colorings, functional foods, and preservatives.
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Food Supplements
– Information about effects of vitamins and minerals in the body with reference listings for individual nutrients.
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FoodGenius.com
– Discover nutrient contents and see if you’re getting the RDA.
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Glyconutrients Reference
– Provides research findings, mechanism of action, and details of suppliers.
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Hydrogenated Oils: The Silent Killers
– Discusses the effects of hydrogenated oils in the human diet, with numerous references to scientific studies.
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Lansbergen, Gabrie
– Help to define the best fat for your own food application.
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Life Research Universal- Health Department
– Has listing of foods with saturated fat, cholesterol, and calories. Provides menus with fat and caloric content and nutritional values.
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Linus Pauling Institute’s Micronutrient Information Center
– Information regarding the roles of vitamins, minerals, other nutrients, dietary phytochemicals, and some foods in preventing disease and promoting health.
Direct link: Linus Pauling Institute’s Micronutrient Information Center
Lutein – The Vision Carotenoid
– Simple and clear information on role of lutein, a plant carotenoid deficient in most western diets, in vision, especially the prevention of ‘age-related macular degeneration’, as well as overall health, from the ‘Lutein Information Bureau’ in USA.
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Medicinal Herbs and Spices
– Shows how antioxidants and other compounds in spices help to prevent and treat many illnesses including Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, cancer and heart disease.
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Mike’s Calorie and Fat Gram Chart
– Has calorie and fat gram chart for 1000 foods sorted by carbohydrates, cholesterol, protein, and fat listed alphabetically. Provides health and fitness links.
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