Vitamins & Minerals: A Beginner's Guide to Choosing Supplements
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Vitamins and Minerals: The Basics
Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients that support normal body functions. Vitamins are organic compounds, while minerals are inorganic elements. Both are needed in appropriate amounts and have different roles.
Common Vitamins
- Vitamin A: Supports normal vision and immune function.
- Vitamin C: Contributes to collagen formation.
- Vitamin D: Helps the body absorb calcium and supports bone health.
- Vitamin B12: Supports normal nerve function and red blood cell formation.
- Folate: Is needed for DNA synthesis and normal cell division.
Common Minerals
- Calcium: Helps maintain bones and teeth.
- Magnesium: Is involved in enzyme reactions, nerve and muscle function.
- Iron: Is needed for haemoglobin formation and oxygen transport.
- Zinc: Supports normal immune function and wound healing.
Do You Need a Multivitamin?
A multivitamin usually contains a combination of vitamins and minerals, but formulations differ. Some people may benefit when dietary intake is insufficient or a healthcare professional identifies a specific need. Supplements are not automatically necessary for everyone and cannot replace a varied diet.
What to Check Before Choosing
- Read the ingredient list and quantities per serving.
- Understand whether amounts refer to a full serving or one tablet.
- Check for overlapping nutrients if you use more than one supplement.
- Review allergens, warnings and storage instructions.
- Seek professional advice if you take medicines, have a medical condition, or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Explore Nevicore Nutritional Supplements
Nevicore’s range includes a multivitamin with Korean Panax Ginseng, Calcium + Magnesium with Vitamin D3, K2 and Zinc, and Iron + Folic Acid with additional listed nutrients. Review each product page for exact ingredients, quantities, serving instructions and warnings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are vitamins and minerals the same?
No. They are different types of nutrients and perform different functions.
Should everyone take a multivitamin daily?
Not necessarily. Whether one is useful depends on individual diet and needs.
Can supplements replace healthy meals?
No. Supplements should not replace a varied diet that provides protein, fibre, essential fats and other nutrients.
This article is for general education and is not individual medical advice. Follow product labels and consult a qualified healthcare professional when appropriate.