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Vitamins

The RDAs are set at levels that provide a substantial margin of safety, two standard deviations above the average needs. Evaluation of American diets indciates that although very few people consume 100% of the RDA for all nutrients, the vast majority meet at least their average needs (77% of the RDA) for all of the 14 nutrients for which data are available. - "Position of the American Dietetic Association: Enrichment and fortification of foods and dietary supplements"

What is a vitamin? Vitamins are a class of small molecules which we cannot synthesize from food, and therefore must be ingested in the diet or supplements.

Link to government Daily Values

Key vitamin studies - These are some of the most interesting recent studies related to vitamins and human health.

Interactions between vitamins, minerals, and medications - There are many interactions between nutrients which can affect their absorption and impact into your health. Many manufacturers and consumers do not realize that improper mixtures of ingredients can have serious hazards. For instance, calcium supplements may lead to zinc deficiency as calcium can block absorption of zinc. Does the form of a nutrient matter, such as chelated minerals, or a particular form of calcium or vitamin C? What about time release pills? Should you take a multivitamin? How safe are they?

Vitamins - For each one, there is a summary of what it does, a recommendation about dosage, and a list of key research papers upon which that particular dosage is recommended.

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