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Vitamins are organic (meaning natural, not man made) compounds that are needed in order to sustain life. Vitamins can be obtained through eating certain foods, getting sunlight or by taking supplements such as a multi-vitamin. There are 13 recognized vitamins that are essential for the body.
Part of the process of keeping the body healthy is to provide it with plenty of vitamins and minerals. However, with poor eating habits, most people never get enough of the vitamins and minerals that are needed on a daily basis. To counteract this deficiency, vitamin supplements should be included in a person’s daily health routine.
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