Vitamins - what are they??? This is a great question and often they are hard to define. Vitamins are compound often found in nature or made within an organism. Some are essential which refers to their importance within the body.

Each vitamin is chemically different from another. However, many have similar functions within the human body. Such functions include: metabolism, health maintenance, cell protection, cell communication, vitality, growth, and much more.

Deficiencies of vitamins can be devastating. Scurvy and Pernicious Anemia are just a few examples.

Most vitamins are gained through our diet. Many can not be stored and are therefore essential on a daily basis. 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.

Are you getting enough?????

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