{"id":71841,"date":"2021-03-10T12:07:37","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T12:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/\/\/uncategorized\/the-forgotten-role-of-micronutrients-in-body-recomposition"},"modified":"2021-11-22T01:18:37","modified_gmt":"2021-11-22T06:18:37","slug":"the-forgotten-role-of-micronutrients-in-body-recomposition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/the-forgotten-role-of-micronutrients-in-body-recomposition\/","title":{"rendered":"The Forgotten Role of Micronutrients in Body Recomposition"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to talking about food and dieting in the fitness industry, one term you hear over and over is macronutrients<\/a>. It\u2019s lesser discussed counterpart – micronutrients<\/a> – are the topic for today\u2019s piece.<\/p>\n

When it comes to talking about food and dieting in the fitness industry, one term you hear over and over is macronutrients<\/a>. It\u2019s lesser discussed counterpart – micronutrients<\/a> – are the topic for today\u2019s piece.<\/p>\n

While often disregarded in the fitness industry, micronutrients are essential for optimal body function and reaching your fitness goals. Namely, the goal of body recomposition<\/a>.<\/p>\n

So if you\u2019re looking to step your game up, expand your knowledge and improve your health, micronutrients are where we need to start. Let\u2019s get into it.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What Are Micronutrients?<\/h2>\n

Starting with the basics, the difference between macro and micro nutrients is in the name – large and small nutrients. This doesn\u2019t refer to their physical size, but rather the quantity required in a healthy diet<\/a> to consume body functions. Macronutrients include the three staples: protein, carbohydrates and fat, which make up the bulk of your calories.<\/p>\n

Within the three macronutrients, you have micronutrients. Micronutrients refer to vitamins and minerals that are consumed in smaller amounts, and most are found within the larger macronutrient group.<\/p>\n

For example, avocados contain micronutrients<\/a> – 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients – and is also a fat, within the macronutrient grouping.<\/p>\n

However some micronutrients aren\u2019t found in macronutrients, for example vitamin D is created directly from sun exposure<\/a>, when the UVB rays hit the cholesterol in the skin cells, vitamin D<\/a> synthesis occurs. But as a sweeping statement – micronutrients are predominantly found in food, within the three main macronutrients.<\/p>\n

Daily body functions require an array of different vitamins and each has a unique role and function.<\/p>\n

There are 13 essential vitamins, meaning that they are essential for your body to work optimally, and without them you may experience negative side effects<\/a> ranging from dry hair, acne, increased fat storage and more unfavorable side effects.<\/p>\n

Vitamins can be grouped into two main categories: fat soluble<\/a> or water soluble. There are four fat soluble vitamins: A, D, E and K that are absorbed readily when consumed with fat, because they are stored in adipose tissue<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Water soluble vitamins<\/a> – the remaining nine – are not stored in the body, highlighting the need to maintain a healthy, vitamin rich diet for optimal functioning and performance<\/p>\n

Some of the functions of vitamins include<\/a>:<\/p>\n