Supplement and Mineral

Supplements and minerals are obtained from food The synthetic form (in a supplement or fortified food) is better absorbed by the body than folate from food sources. Food is a complex source of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals (plant chemicals), which all work together. Supplements tend to work in isolation.

What is a vitamin and mineral supplement? A vitamin and mineral supplement provides a variety of nutrients that are also found in food. These supplements are often called multivitamins. They come in the form of pills, chewable tablets, powders, and liquids.