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Nutritional Precursors

Meaning

Nutritional precursors are fundamental dietary components, including specific amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids, that the body requires as raw materials to synthesize more complex and physiologically active compounds. These substances are not merely nutrients for energy or structure but serve as direct building blocks for critical biomolecules such as hormones, neurotransmitters, enzymes, and structural proteins. Their presence is indispensable for initiating and completing various biochemical synthesis pathways within human physiology.