What Is 'Aeronutrients'? Researchers Say You Can Breathe In Nutrients And Vitamins

Researchers coined the term 'aeronutrients' to describe the beneficial nutrients in the air. (Credit: Image by gpointstudio on Freepik)

The human body gets nutrients primarily through diet, while certain vitamins, like Vitamin D, are absorbed from sunlight. But can air also be a source of human nutrition?

Although much is still not known about the nutrients in the air, a recent study investigated deeper into the concept of "aeronutrients" and the mechanisms by which they are absorbed for human health.