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A nutrient is a substance used in an organism's metabolism which must be taken in from the environment. Non-autotrophic organisms typically acquire nutrients by the ingestion of foods. Methods for nutrient intake vary, with animals and protists having an internal digestive system, while plants digest nutrients externally and then ingested. The effects of nutrients are dose-dependent. Organic nutrients include carbohydrates, fats, proteins , and vitamins. Inorganic chemical compounds such as...


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~~ Fruits provide vitamins A and C, potassium and fiber. The amount of these nutrients in each fruit variety varies. Vegetables provide vitamins A and C, potassium, fiber and other nutrients....

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What nutrients and vitamins should I focus on getting for more energy?
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Take anything that has a good supply of B-vitamins. Vitamin B helps boost mental and physical energy. You can get it in liquid form or as a supplement. It depend...

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    What BASE NUTRIENTS do you use? By that I'm just refering to hydroponic Grow/Veg and Flower/Bloom nutrients, not any other boosters/additives

    Mar 14, 2007

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    I am trying to select coco nutrients for my SOG grow. I am going to use a top feed setup that is drain to waste. What nutrients will produce the most resin covered, flavorful medicine and still give

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    ok what are all the nutrients i need to build muscle and be healthy and about how many of each get as much nutrients i can to be as healthy as possible for lifting weights and building...

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  • What are energy nutrients?

    Nutrients that provide energy are fats (the most energy dense), alcohol, carbohydrates and protein. Micro-nutrients such as the B vitamin group (and others) help your body to utilise the energy....

  • What nutrients come from the sun?

    Vitamin D requires sunshine (ultraviolet) to enable the skin to manufacture it....


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