- 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
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
- 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
- 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
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