Vitamins and minerals

Sometimes called ‘micronutrients’, vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients that your body needs to stay healthy. Most people can get the vitamins and minerals they need by eating a well-balanced diet.

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Vitamin A
Vitamin A
Vitamin K
Vitamin K
Vitamin B
Vitamin B
B vitamins and folic acid
B vitamins and folic acid
How to get vitamin D from sunlight
How to get vitamin D from sunlight
Calcium
Calcium
Vitamins, minerals and supplements
Vitamins, minerals and supplements
Vitamin E
Vitamin E
Iodine
Iodine
Do I need vitamin supplements?
Do I need vitamin supplements?
Iron
Iron
Fluoride
Fluoride
Vitamin D
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin C
Other Vitamins and Minerals
Other Vitamins and Minerals

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