Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins and minerals are two of the main types of nutrients that your body needs to survive and stay healthy.Vitamins help your body grow and work the way it should. There are 13 essential vitamins — vitamins A, C, D, E, K, and the B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin,pantothenic acid, biotin, B6, B12, and folate). 

Vitamins have different jobs to help keep the body working properly. Some vitamins help you resist infections and keep your nerves healthy, while others may help your body get energy from food or help your blood clot properly.

By following the Dietary Guidelines, you will get enough of most of these vitamins from food. That is because nutrient-dense foods contain other things that are good for you, like fibre. When looking for supplements to buy, you may feel overwhelmed by the number of choices at the pharmacy or grocery store. Look for a supplement that contains the vitamin or mineral you need without a lot of other unnecessary ingredients. Read the label to make sure the dose is not too large. Avoid supplements with megadoses. Too much of some vitamins and minerals can be harmful, and you might be paying for supplements you don’t need. Your doctor or pharmacist can recommend brands that fit your needs.

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