Kick Off New Year with Nutrition, & Vitamin

Presenter: Markaye Russell, LSU Ag Center Agent; Thursday, January 19, 2023, 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Are vitamins and supplements the same thing? Vitamins are a type of supplement. Other types of supplements include minerals, herbs, or nutrients like fiber." Dietary supplements typically contain a combination of these nutrients, as well as phytonutrients like carotenoids, or antioxidants, and flavonoids. There are 13 essential vitamins - vitamins A, C, D, E, K, and the B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, B6, B12, and folate). Vitamins have different jobs to help keep the body working properly.What happens if you lack vitamins? Without these nutrients, the body produces red blood cells that are too large and don't work properly. This reduces their ability to carry oxygen. Symptoms can include fatigue, shortness of breath and dizziness. Vitamin supplements, taken by pill or injection, can correct the deficiencies.What are the 5 types of supplements? Common supplements include:

Vitamins (such as multivitamins or individual vitamins like vitamin D and biotin).

Minerals (such as calcium, magnesium, and iron).

Botanicals or herbs (such as echinacea and ginger).

Botanical compounds (such as caffeine and curcumin).

Amino acids (such as tryptophan and glutamine).

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