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Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamins and minerals are little nutrients found in the foods you eat. Learn more about vitamins, minerals and dietary supplements.

Calcium Deficiency

Read about the signs and symptoms of calcium deficiency.

Foods That Contain Vitamin D

Foods that are good sources of vitamin D.

How Many Servings For a Day's Worth of Vitamin C?

A look at foods that contain vitamin C.

Tips for Getting More Calcium

Tips for getting enough calcium into your diet.

Know Your Vitamins and Minerals

Although you only need small amounts of vitamins and minerals, they're crucial for good health.

Magnesium Deficiency

Causes and symptoms of a magnesium deficiency.

New Calcium and Vitamin D Recommendations

The Institute of Medicine's most recent Dietary Reference Intakes for calcium and vitamin D.

Symptoms of Iron Deficiency

Causes and symptoms of an iron deficiency.

Symptoms of Vitamin A Deficiency

Causes and symptoms of a vitamin A deficiency.

Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency

A look at vitamin D and what a vitamin D deficiency looks like.

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms

A look at the causes and signs of a vitamin B12 deficiency.

Vitamin B6 Deficiency Symptoms

Vitamin B6 deficiency isn't common, but it can happen.

Vitamin C Deficiency Symptoms

The signs and symptoms of vitamin C deficiency.

Vitamin D and Sunlight

You need vitamin D for your body to produce vitamin D.

Zinc Deficiency

The causes and symptoms of a zinc deficiency.

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