Rethinking Nutrient Essentiality: Why Non-Essential Doesn't Mean Non-Beneficial

Does Non-Essential Equal Non-Beneficial in Nutrition Science

Fundamental to nutrition science is classifying nutrients as either essential or non-essential. This binary view suggests some nutrients are expendable while others are indispensable. But does this simplistic dualism reveal or obscure the true complexity of nutrients' impacts on health? This article scrutinizes the science behind nutrient essentiality, …