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What is a vitamin and mineral supplement?
A vitamin and mineral supplement provides a variety of nutrients that are also found in food. These supplements are often called multivitamins. They come in the form of pills, chewable tablets, powders, and liquids.
A standard multivitamin may contain:
- Water-soluble vitamins. These include vitamin C and the B vitamins, such as thiamine, niacin, biotin, folic acid, and B12.
- Fat-soluble vitamins. These include vitamins A, D, E, and K.
- Minerals. These include calcium, copper, iron, and zinc.
- Other ingredients that aren't vitamins or minerals. Examples include lutein and lycopene. These are antioxidants.
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