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Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients and compounds needed by the human body for normal growth and development and optimal health. There are 13 vitamins found in the human body, classified as either water-soluble or fat-soluble. The fat soluble vitamins are vitamins A, D, E and K. The water-soluble vitamins are the B vitamins and vitamin C. In addition, macro minerals and trace minerals are also necessary, including calcium, potassium, sodium, iron and selenium. Until the 1800s, vitamins were solely obtained through foods, but changes in diet over the years altered the types and amounts of vitamins ingested by most people. Vitamins produced in the form of pills have been available for several decades and allow supplementation to the daily diet. It is always best to obtain vitamins and minerals from the foods we eat, but sometimes taking a supplement is necessary, especially in today's busy world where not everyone eats a properly balanced diet. Vitamins are available in many..