The list of vitamins and minerals below can give you an insight into how certain vitamins and minerals work in your body, how many nutrients you need every day, and what kind of food you need to eat to ensure you get the right supply. The recommendations in this vitamin diagram are based primarily on the guidelines of the Institute of Medicine. Recommended amounts can be expressed in milligrams (mg), micrograms (mcg), or international units (IU), depending on the nutrient. Values for adults over 19 years of age, unless specified.
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