vitaminnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈvɪt.ə.mɪn/us/ˈvaɪ.t̬ə-/B2 any of a group of natural substances that are necessary in small amounts for the growth and good health of the body:
a vitamin pill
Oranges are full of vitamin C.
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- A diet deficient in vitamin D may cause the disease rickets.
- Studies suggest that regular intake of the vitamin significantly improves brain function.
- Oranges are a good source of vitamin C.
- The illness depletes the body of important vitamins.
- Which vitamins should you take for skin problems?
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Vitamins & minerals
- ascorbic acid
- bioflavonoid
- carotene
- folate
- folic acid
- mineral
- Omega-3
- retinol
- riboflavin
- sup
- thiamine
- vitamin A
- vitamin B1
- vitamin B12
- vitamin B2
- vitamin B complex
- vitamin C
- vitamin D
- vitamin E
- vitamin K
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