"To limit these nutrients" means to reduce or control the amount of specific substances that are considered beneficial or necessary for the body. Full definition
The researchers then confirmed that their results were due to competition among parasites and not some other effect of limiting the nutrient. (sciencedaily.com)
Most bacteria, however, reside in tissue regions with limited nutrient supply, in which they grow only slowly. (sciencedaily.com)
It has, however, a very limited nutrient profile, because omega 3 acids, antioxidants, vitamins and trace minerals are missing altogether. (jointspecialists.org)