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Nutritional Precursors

Meaning

Nutritional Precursors are specific dietary compounds—including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids—that are metabolically required as the foundational raw materials for the body’s endogenous synthesis of essential regulatory molecules. These include critical components like steroid hormones, neurotransmitters, and cofactors for enzymatic reactions. Adequate intake is non-negotiable for robust endocrine and nervous system function.