Our bodies do not make there own vitamins
With a few possible exceptions, our bodies do not manufacture vitamins. When you consider that our bodies do manufacture immune system antibodies and our bodies also manufacture endorfphins which is a made on demand opiate for pain relief and that feeling of well being it would seem reasonable that our bodies would manufacture vitamins.
The human body is known to need at least 13 different vitamins:
Virtually all of the essential vitamins come from sources outside of our bodies These essential vitamins are in familiar groups of A Thru E. Nutritionists have been able to classify what function each vitamin performs. An interesting and well presented discussion of the vitamin classification can be found at: www.healthchecksystems.com/vitamins.htm
Where do we get vitamins.
Vitamins are obtained from the foods we eat. The green leafy vegetables contain the most vitamins, although not all. A wide variety of vegetables and fruits are recommended along with some of the meats.
There has been much discussion about our farm lands being depleted of soil nutrients. Chemical fertilizers are widely used and are thought to produce a plant lacking in several necessary vitamins and minerals.
Why do we need supplements?
Our lifestyle and busy schedule often dictate […]

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