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Nutrient Cofactors

Meaning

Nutrient Cofactors are specific vitamins, minerals, and other non-protein organic molecules that are absolutely required for the proper function and catalytic activity of enzymes across all metabolic pathways. These essential micronutrients do not typically drive the reactions but are necessary for the enzyme to achieve its active conformation or to participate directly in the chemical transformation. Their sufficient supply is critical for metabolic efficiency, DNA repair, and hormone synthesis.