Vitamins & Minerals

\Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients your body needs in small amounts to stay healthy. They support important functions like energy production, immunity, bone strength, nerve function, blood formation, and skin health. Many people do not get enough of certain nutrients due to busy schedules, limited dietary variety, poor absorption, or increased needs during pregnancy, illness, or aging.

This category includes supplements used to correct or prevent common deficiencies and to support daily wellness.

Why vitamins and minerals matter

Good nutrient levels help your body to:

• Maintain strong bones and muscles
• Support immunity and recovery
• Produce healthy blood cells and prevent anemia
• Support brain and nerve function
• Keep skin, hair, and nails healthy
• Support heart and eye health
• Improve strength, stamina, and overall well-being

Common nutrients found in this category

Vitamin D and Calcium (bone support)

Important for bone strength, teeth health, and muscle function. Low vitamin D is common and can cause tiredness, body aches, and weak bones over time.

Iron (anemia support)

Helps make hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood. Low iron can cause fatigue, weakness, dizziness, pale skin, and hair loss.

Vitamin B12 and Folate (nerve and blood support)

Supports nerve health and blood formation. Deficiency may lead to tiredness, tingling/numbness, and anemia.

Vitamin C and Zinc (immunity support)

Supports immune function and wound healing, and may help during recovery when intake is low.

Magnesium (muscle and nerve support)

Helps with muscle function, sleep quality, and nerve signaling in many people.

Multivitamins

Provide a balanced mix of vitamins and minerals for overall daily nutrition support, especially when the diet is not consistent.

Who may need supplements

Supplements are often recommended (after evaluation) for:

• People with poor appetite or a limited diet variety
• Individuals with low sun exposure (vitamin D risk)
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women (higher nutrient needs)
• Older adults (absorption may be reduced)
• People with anemia or heavy menstrual bleeding
• People with certain stomach or intestinal conditions affecting absorption
• Vegetarians/vegans (B12 risk)
• People recovering from illness or surgery

Safe use tips

• Choose supplements based on your needs (avoid taking many products together without guidance).
• More is not always better—high doses can cause side effects.
• Some minerals (iron, calcium, magnesium) can interact with other medicines.
• If you have kidney disease, liver disease, or are pregnant, take supplements only with medical advice.
• If symptoms continue even after supplements, testing may be needed.

When to see a doctor

• Ongoing fatigue, dizziness, or breathlessness
• Tingling/numbness, memory issues, or severe weakness
• Bone pain or repeated cramps
• Very low appetite or unexplained weight loss
• Symptoms of severe anemia (fainting, chest pain)

Explore Vitamins & Minerals

Browse this category to find supplements for bone health, anemia support, immunity, nerve strength, and daily nutrition, chosen based on your goals and health needs.