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DescriptionVitamins and minerals are a vital part of a healthy diet. If a person eats a variety of foods, the likelihood of developing a deficiency of these nutrients is very small. However, people who follow restrictive diets may not get enough of a particular vitamin or mineral. For example, strict vegetarians may become deficient in vitamin B₁₂, which is available only in animal products. On the other hand, consuming large amounts (megadoses) of vitamin and mineral supplements, without medical supervision, may have harmful (toxic) effects.

Source: The Merck Manual Home Edition

Deficiency, Dependency and Toxicity (92)

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Health: Nutrition: Nutrients: Vitamins and Minerals (123)

An FDA Guide to Dietary Supplements - Article explains requirements for labeling, what constitutes a supplement, monitoring for safety, understanding manufacturers claims, fraudulent and quality products, and how to report harmful effects or illness.
Multivitamin/Mineral Supplements and Chronic Disease Prevention - Draft statement discusses current use of supplements, outcomes of chronic disease prevention, and research recommendations. Includes preliminary findings by specific vitamin or mineral. [PDF]

Media publications

Linus Pauling Lectures on Vitamin C and Heart Disease - Two-time Nobel laureate and the world's foremost vitamin C proponent. An article about the man and the vitamin. (Published 1993.08.13)

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