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

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