A substance the body needs in small amounts for proper health and body function.
Vitamins help support:
- growth
- immunity
- energy use
- organ function
Related:
- vitamin deficiency
- nutrition
- undernutrition
Vitamin
Clinical & Educational Context
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Explore how "Vitamin" is covered across our evidence-based editorial guides:
The Hard Parts of Medicine
Do You Need Supplements? What Medical Research Says
Vitamins, minerals, and other dietary supplements are widely marketed for stronger immunity, better energy, healthier skin, improved fertility, and disease prevention.
The Hard Parts of Medicine
Polypharmacy: What Really Happens When You Take Multiple Medicines
Imagine opening a medicine cabinet and finding tablets for blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol; medicines for pain or stomach discomfort; a vitamin supplement recommended...