At this point of the course you know how to calculate your optimal macronutrient intake. What we haven't talked about so far are micronutrients. micronutrients are things like vitamins and minerals that we only need a tiny amounts. Now even though a healthy diet will most often provide you with enough micronutrients, active people who exercise regularly need more than than the average person. And when you don't get the amount of micronutrients you need, you'd not only hindle muscle growth and development, but you also put yourself at risk for diseases and infections. So in this section, we'll cover essential vitamins, macro minerals, and trace minerals.

For each of the three categories of micronutrients. You find out why you need them, how much you need, and good sources. Let's get started.