Vitamins – what are they and are they really that necessary? This is an important question that is hard to define.
Vitamins are compounds often found in nature or made within an organism. Some are essential which refers to their importance within the body.
Deficiencies of vitamins can be devastating. Scurvy and Pernicious Anemia are just a few examples.
Most vitamins are gained through our diet. Vegetables, fruits, meat and fish are often great sources for vitamins.
Supplements can help replenish our source of vitamins but often shouldn’t be more important than our dietary source. A good oral vitamin can not, however, be overstated for those such as children, elderly, sick, or otherwise in need.
Often our diet includes foods that does not benefit us with vitamins or minerals. When eaten in moderation, usually there is no health concerns. Vitamins are essential and more often than not we are not getting enough in our daily diet. Are you getting enough??
2 Responses to “What are vitamins?”
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April 14th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
What do you think of those Flintstones vitamins, those supposed vitamin enriched gummy bears and Vitamin Water? Rip off or beneficial?
April 18th, 2009 at 7:12 am
Are vitamins that necessary?? What about fish oils and Omega fatty acids? I am not convinced