- Vitamin | Definition, Types, Facts | Britannica
Vitamins are usually designated by selected letters of the alphabet, as in vitamin D or vitamin C, though they are also designated by chemical names, such as niacin and folic acid
- Vitamins and Minerals From A to Z - WebMD
One type comes from animal sources of food It helps you see at night, make red blood cells, and fight off infections The other type is in plant foods It helps prevent damage to cells and an eye
- What Are Vitamins, and Why Are They Important? - Verywell Health
There are two types of vitamins: fat-soluble and water-soluble Fat-soluble vitamins are so named because they dissolve in fats, while water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water Fat-soluble vitamins can be stored in fat in your body for days to weeks
- Vitamins - MedlinePlus
Vitamins are substances that your body needs to grow and develop normally There are 13 vitamins your body needs; Each has specific jobs
- Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Fact Sheets - Office of Dietary . . .
Very few foods naturally have vitamin D Fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel are among the best sources Fortified foods like milk provide most of the vitamin D in American diets
- Vitamins and minerals - NHS
Find out about common vitamins and minerals, including what they do, how much you need, and how to ensure you get enough
- 11 Foods to Add to Your Diet Instead of Taking Supplements - TODAY
A healthy diet is the best way to get your essential vitamins and minerals Eat these nutrient-packed foods instead of taking a multivitamin, according to dieitian Collin Popp
- List of Vitamins - Drugs. com
Vitamins are substances that are required in very small amounts, for healthy growth and development They occur naturally in certain foods but are not synthesized by humans and therefore it is essential to include it in the diet Vitamins are either water soluble or fat soluble
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