Important VITAMINS : Sources & Benefits
The body requires 13 vitamins and 15 minerals to function properly.
Those nutrients are readily available in a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables, but millions of people take supplements despite conflicting evidence of their benefits.
Here’s a list of the essential vitamins according to the National Institutes of Health, and where you can find them in the grocery store.
Vitamin A
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What it does: Helps in the formation and maintenance of healthy teeth, bones, soft tissue, mucous membranes and skin.
Where to get it: Eggs, milk, cheese, liver, cod, carrots, kale, spinach, cantaloupe, peas.
