Evidence-based nutrient library

Vitamins and minerals.

A searchable nutrient database for quickly understanding essential roles, food sources, reference intakes, safety cautions, and links to detailed English nutrient profiles.

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Food first

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Each profile prioritizes natural food sources, intake context, and practical nutrition before discussing supplements.

Safety

Separate benefits from risk

Clear cautions help distinguish normal nutrient roles from high-dose risks, medication interactions, and special-population concerns.

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Short answers, tables, FAQs, and traceable references make the information useful for readers and AI search systems.

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Vitamin index

All vitamins

Select a vitamin to read the detailed English profile.

Mineral index

All minerals

Select a mineral to read its role, food sources, intake context, and safety cautions.

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Health note: This page is for education only and does not replace diagnosis or individualized medical advice. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, take regular medication, or have ongoing symptoms, ask a physician or pharmacist before using supplements.
References

Primary sources

NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Nutrient fact sheets, reference intakes, deficiency, toxicity, and supplement safety.
NIH ODS Nutrient Recommendations
Reference framework for RDA, AI, EAR, and UL values.
EFSA Dietary Reference Values
European DRV/PRI/AI context for comparison tables.
Australia/New Zealand Nutrient Reference Values
NRV/RDI/AI reference values for international comparison.
NHS Vitamins and minerals
Patient-friendly explanations of nutrient roles, common sources, and safety context.
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