Essential Nutrients are exactly what is means:
"Essential" = Must come from our foods because our bodies cannot make them
"Nutrients" = Chemical compounds that your 37 trillion cells need to stay healthy and regenerate.
Nutrients prevent the cells from becoming inflamed and dying early.
There are 5 categories: Protein (9 amino acids) - 14 Vitamins - 14 Minerals - 2 Omegas – Fiber
You need them all - they work in harmony