Nutrients extracted from the food that we eat are used initially for immediate needs, such as energy production and maintaining a variety of bodily processes. It is only if nutrients are ingested in excess of these immediate functional needs that there will be sufficient left for ‘housekeeping’ processes that support long-term health.
In this week’s blog, we discuss the many factors that may contribute to low intakes of micronutrients, regardless of food nutrient intake. At Cytoplan we refer to this as ‘The Nutrition Gap’, a phenomenon where even those eating a balanced healthy diet may be at risk of nutrient deficiencies due to a lack of vitamins and minerals contained in the food we eat today.
Last updated on 2nd August 2024 by cytoffice
