But the increase in production is not likely linked to a lower relative amount of nutrients, because the responses from different varieties were so different. (scientificamerican.com)
How much of each of these nutrients goes into the blood stream versus being lost in the stool is variable by relative amount, hormonal balance, and even time of day. (whfoods.org)
The scientists chose the number eight to be smaller in one context and bigger in the other, showing that the effect depends on relative amounts rather than any absolute preference. (scientificamerican.com)