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Vitamins are substances that your body needs to grow and develop normally. They are found in the foods we eat and also in supplements.

Fast Facts:

• -- There are 13 vitamins needed by humans.
• -- The vitamins are vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12 and folate.
• -- There are two types of vitamins: fat soluble and water soluble.

5 Great Resources on Vitamins

• Wikipedia: Vitamins
• Medline Plus: Vitamins
• KidsHealth: Vitamins
• Linus Pauling Institute: Vitamins
• Ask the Dietitian: Vitamins

5 Latest Headlines on Vitamins

• More Vitamins News from Google News

What are Vitamins?

• Mayo Clinic: Dietary supplements: Using vitamin and mineral supplements wisely
• RealTime Communications: Vitamins
• MedicineNet: Definition of Vitamins

What Are The Uses for Vitamins?

• American Pregnancy Association: Prenatal Vitamins
• Harvard School of Public Health: Vitamins
• University of California, San Diego: Vitamins, Supplements & Their Uses
• eNotAlone: Vitamin C : Uses and Health Benefits

What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Vitamins?

• Personal Health Zone: Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings About Vitamins and Supplements
• 1st Holistic: Potentially Toxic Dosages and Side Effects of Nutrients
• A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health Guide): Vitamins

Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Vitamins

• Health Boards: Vitamins & Supplements Message Board
• YouTube: The Truth about Vitamins & Supplements - Clinical Nutrition
• Spark Notes: Vitamins Message Board
• Vitamin Supplement Discussion

Clinical Trials for Vitamins

ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials on Vitamins

• Center Watch: Clinical Trials on Vitamins

Controversy and Lawsuits about Vitamins

• The New York Times: Airborne Settles Lawsuit
• Claims Journal: Vitamin Marketer USANA Hit With Proposed Class-Action Lawsuit
• The Consumerist: Lawsuit: Walgreens Substituted Chemo Drug For Prenatal Vitamins
• CBC News: $7.7 million payout in vitamin price fixing lawsuit

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Vitamins

• PubMed Central: Medical Journal Articles On Vitamins
• JAMA: Medical Journal Articles on Vitamins
• Google Scholar: Medical Articles on Vitamins

Related WisdomCards

• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin K
• Thiamin
• Riboflavin
• Niacin
• Pantothenic Acid
• Biotin

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