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Otago Experts Propose Fibre as First New Essential Nutrient in 50 Years
January 22, 2026
DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Jan. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release:

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Otago experts propose fibre as first new essential nutrient in 50 years

University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka nutrition experts are calling for dietary fibre to be officially recognised internationally as an essential nutrient - the first 'new' essential nutrient in more than 50 years.

The researchers say fibre should sit al . . .

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