VITAMINS are organic pounds that cannot be synthesized by humans and therefore must be ingested to prevent metabolic disorders.Some groups of people are at higher risk for vitamin deficiency and suboptimal vitamin status. If you are like most people, you may be unaware of common food sources of vitamins or unsure which vitamins are recommended for what.

Vitamin excess is possible with supplementation, particularly for fat-soluble vitamins. Inadequate intake of several vitamins has been linked to chronic diseases, including coronary heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis.

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