Vitamins are organic substances essential in small amounts for the body’s normal growth and activity. They are obtained naturally from plant and animal foods. Vitamins have two classifications, fat- or water-soluble, depending on the materials in which they dissolve. Fat-Soluble Vitamins: Fat-soluble vitamins include A, D, E and K. These vitamins are stored in the body’s fat tissues before they…
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The Importance Of Fat Soluble Vitamins
While taking a multivitamin everyday is a good idea, some health professionals raise concern over the possibility of an individual ingesting more vitamins and minerals than their body requires. Many individuals don’t worry about taking too many vitamins and minerals because they believe that any excess is flushed through the kidneys. This is one of the most common misconceptions related…
Getting Rid Of Those Workplace Blues
These days, supplements abound on the market, all touting the various health benefits that come with taking them regularly. Many people believe the hype and pop these supplements like candy. But as the saying goes, too much of a good thing is bad for you. Apparently, that saying applies to vitamins as well. In fact, the phenomenon of vitamin overdose…
Too Much Of A Good Thing What You Don T Know About Vitamin Overdose
These days, supplements abound on the market, all touting the various health benefits that come with taking them regularly. Many people believe the hype and pop these supplements like candy. But as the saying goes, too much of a good thing is bad for you. Apparently, that saying applies to vitamins as well. In fact, the phenomenon of vitamin overdose…