{"title":"Vitamins","description":"\u003cp\u003eVitamins are nutrients your body needs in small amounts to work normally, and food supplies most of them. This department covers multivitamins, vitamin A, B-complex, B12, vitamin C, vitamin D3, vitamin E, vitamin K2, folate and prenatal vitamins, for a simple daily multi or a single nutrient. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to look for on the label \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the form and the amount per serving. Vitamin D may be listed as D2 (ergocalciferol) or D3 (cholecalciferol), in mcg with IU in parentheses (1 mcg = 40 IU). Folate is listed in mcg DFE. Compare each % Daily Value with what you already get from food and other supplements. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVitamins A, D, E and K are fat-soluble and can build up in the body, so stay within the Upper Intake Level. Vitamin K can affect how warfarin works. People who eat no animal foods generally need B12 from fortified foods or a supplement. Related: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/minerals\"\u003eMinerals\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/immune-support\"\u003eImmune Support\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/womens-mens-kids-health\"\u003eWomen's, Men's \u0026amp; Kids' Health\u003c\/a\u003e, plus our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/nutrition-guides\/vitamin-d-in-winter\"\u003evitamin D in winter guide\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/supplement-label-guide\"\u003eHow to read a supplement label\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a multivitamin? \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany people meet their needs through food. A multivitamin can help fill gaps but doesn't replace a varied diet; ask your doctor whether one suits you. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between vitamin D2 and D3? \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth raise blood levels of vitamin D, and D3 tends to raise them more and for longer. D2 comes from plants or yeast; D3 usually from lanolin or lichen. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I take a multivitamin with single vitamins? \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, but add up the totals: a multi plus single nutrients can exceed the Upper Intake Level. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/3491\/1282\/collections\/nv-ban-vitamins-sq.jpg?v=1794338051","url":"https:\/\/naturalvitaminsonline.com\/collections\/vitamins.oembed","provider":"Natural Vitamins Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}