Vitamin and mineral supplements - what to know?

Vitamins are organic compounds that our bodies use, in very small amounts, for a variety of metabolic processes. It is best to get vitamins and minerals from eating a variety of healthy foods. Vitamin and mineral supplements are frequently misused and taken without professional advice. This feature explains more.

Vitamins supplements Credit: Charlotte Ball/PA

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