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vitamins

  • plural
    of vitamin.
    vitamin
    noun
    any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism, found in minute amounts in natural foodstuffs or sometimes produced synthetically: deficiencies of vitamins produce specific disorders.

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Heavily processed milling strips away bran, germ and other nutrients, and while federal law requires such flour to be enriched, the end product still lacks key vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

Thorne sells supplements including creatine, prenatal vitamins, hormone supplements and other products.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

“Essential oils are natural and can be irritating allergens. And ‘chemical-free skincare’ is scientifically impossible; water is a chemical, lipids are chemicals, and vitamins are chemicals.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

"Eggs are also rich in vitamins D and B12, making them an efficient source of nutrition for growing children."

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

“It’s advanced. His teeth are turning blue. Don’t worry; it’s not contagious. But you’d best find this boy something with vitamins before his organs shut down completely. He’s malnourished. He could turn at any point.”

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys