Vitamins And Minerals
A number of minerals are essential for health: calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chloride, magnesium, iron, zinc, iodine, sulfur, cobalt, copper, fluoride, manganese, and selenium. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015–2020 recommends that people should aim to meet their nutrient requirements through a healthy eating pattern that includes nutrient-dense forms of foods. Foods provide more than vitamins and minerals.
However, some people who don’t get enough vitamins and minerals from food alone, or who have certain medical conditions, might benefit from taking one or more of these nutrients found in single-nutrient supplements or in MVMs.
Are You Getting What You Need?
Eating a healthy diet remains the best way to get sufficient amounts of the vitamins and minerals you need.
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and minerals are nutrients your body needs in small amounts to work properly and stay healthy.
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Your body uses minerals for many different jobs, including keeping your bones, muscles, heart, and brain working properly. There are two kinds of minerals: macrominerals and trace minerals. You need larger amounts of macrominerals.
Most people get the amount of minerals they need by eating a wide variety of foods. In some cases, your doctor may recommend a mineral supplement. People who have certain health problems or take some medicines may need to get less of one of the minerals.