Nutrients and its benefit

Discussion topics: - Nutrient and How do we get nutrients and its function?

A nutrient is a chemical substance in food that helps us maintain our body. It`s provide energy, help building cells and tissues, regulated bodily processes such as breathing. No single foods supply all the nutrients the body needs to function.

We the people and animals get most of the nutrients from food. Essential nutrients are nutrients that the human body is unable to synthesize. They must be obtained from food or water. Essential nutrients include carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals

The details of Nutrients will be discuss as follows:-

Lycopene  :- 

Sources   :- Lycopene is a plant nutrient with antioxidant properties. It's the pigment that gives red and pink fruits, such as tomatoes, watermelons and pink grapefruit, their characteristic color. Lycopene has been linked to health benefits ranging from heart health to protection against sunburns and certain types of cancers.

Function in our body: - Antioxidant, Fights free radicals.

Deficiency may result in :-  Prevalence of heart disease, skin damage.