- 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
- Vitamin | Definition, Types, Facts | Britannica
What are the vitamin requirements in human beings? There is no uniform agreement concerning vitamin requirements for humans, but recommended daily vitamin intakes are sufficiently high to account for individual variation and normal environmental stresses
- Vitamins: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
There are 13 essential vitamins This means that these vitamins are required for the body to work properly They are: Vitamins are grouped into two categories: Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body's liver, fatty tissue, and muscles The four fat-soluble vitamins are vitamins A, D, E, and K
- Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Fact Sheets
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
- What To Know About Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins are made by plants and animals, while minerals come from the soil and water — both of which are essential for our bodies
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