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Synthetic preparations of vitamins to be ingested in addition to the quantities obtained in the normal daily diet.<\/p>\n

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Usually over-the-counter preparations that contain one or more vitamins. Many doctors recommend a daily multivitamin-mineral for everyone, especially older people who often do not eat enough; women who are breast-feeding, pregnant, or planning to become pregnant; people with a chronic illness; or vegetarians and people on a low-calorie diet. Taking vitamin supplements is not as effective as getting vitamins from a variety of foods, and taking large doses of some vitamins can be toxic.<\/p>\n

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Any vitamin tablet or capsule containing one or more vitamins. Thus, a tablet or capsule may contain a single vitamin or many, and in some instances, a preparation will contain more than a dozen vitamins and an even greater number of minerals. In general, healthy adult men and healthy nonpregnant, nonlactating women consuming a normal, varied diet do not need vitamin supplements.<\/p>\n

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A collection of dietary supplements that include one or more types of vitamins, some multivitamin products also feature minerals like iron and calcium. Individuals who maintain a balanced diet and are in good health generally don’t require these additional supplements. Overconsumption of specific vitamins, particularly A, B6, and D, can in fact be detrimental to one’s health.<\/p>\n

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Vitamin supplements can be administered to prevent deficiencies in at-risk individuals. This group includes those with heightened nutritional needs, such as pregnant or breastfeeding women; individuals following specialized diets like veganism; people with severe alcohol dependency; and those experiencing health conditions that may lead to vitamin deficiencies, such as malabsorption or specific liver and kidney issues.<\/p>\n

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Vitamin supplements are employed as part of the therapeutic regimen for specific disorders, including those involving a confirmed vitamin deficiency. For instance, vitamin D is utilized for managing the bone disease osteomalacia, while derivatives of vitamin A are prescribed for treating severe acne. These supplemental vitamins can either be taken orally or administered through injections, as is the case with vitamins B12 and K.<\/p>\n

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