Top 13 Vitamins: Are You Getting Enough?

As already noted, for most of the population it is much better to get your vitamins and minerals from the foods you eat, rather than rely on supplements. This is because food contains other beneficial components, besides the necessary nutrients.

If you do decide to take a supplement, please avoid mega dose vitamin and mineral supplements - check the label carefully prior to purchase, and opt for those stating 100% of the DRIs.

Next week we’ll take a look at the 16 minerals, including some of their properties and sources.

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Melanie Thomassian is a professional dietitian and author of the award winning Dietriffic.com.