By excessive promotions or by misinformation, whatever be the reasons, the sale and consumption of vitamins has become a commonality in the modern day. Common man as well as physicians is openly talking about vitamins and minerals of different types. Sale of various medicinal and non-medicinal products has increased in recent years because various active forms have been brought up. These are included in the supplements, so that their absorption and utilisation is done in a better way.

Howsoever the promotions and proclamations be done, the truth of the matter is that the vitamins are essential to the body, but needs to be best provided directly through food. The advantage of such intake is that any kind of vitamin is present in fresh fruits and vegetables or other edibles in active forms, which are also readily absorbable. Some of the commonly talked about vitamins are beta carotene supplements, vitamin D, Vitamin A and vitamin E. These mostly have antioxidant properties, which is essential for cellular regeneration in the body. Although these ingredients are present in most of the supplements, yet the forms in which they are present are simple alterations or precursors of the final form.

* Beta carotene is a precursor form of Vitamin A, which can be better absorbed when administered orally. Therefore beta carotene supplements can be helpful, as is taking the source of vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential for proper calcium metabolism, which can increase the utilisation of calcium in bones. Best daily vitamin form of D is therefore in the form of milk or meat or other products. Vitamin A, E and C are found in fresh vegetables and fruits, which if consumed along with their outer layer, can be highly effective in helping the vitamin ingredients, reach the cells.

* Vitamin E is also another of the products which is currently being sold in large quantities. With more atherosclerosis, cardiac angina, blockage of arteries, etc becoming common, people are realising the importance of regular intake of Vitamin E tocopherol for energising the cells and removing any oxidant effects in the cells. Dry vitamin E is present in most of the nutritional and mineral supplementation products. If people are going for obtaining their best daily vitamin, then this is one of the vitamin family nutrients which cannot be neglected.

* Apart from the entire family of water and fat soluble vitamins, the minerals and elemental ingredients like calcium, zinc, sodium, magnesium, copper, iron, etc are also important. Zinc vitamins, although zinc is not a vitamin in reality, are able to give assistance in cell regeneration and formation of various enzymes at the cellular levels. Also, a few enzymes in the body, which work for oxidation process, can be countered by zinc vitamins, giving them a well known status as antioxidant minerals.

For people who are aiming to start vitamin doses on a regular basis, will first have to cover the intake through consumption of fresh vegetables like radish, papaya, onion, lemon, tomato, etc and fruits of all types. Also, milk and meat products are required by the body, from which various important vitamins and minerals are extracted by the intestine. If supplements are then required, as in cases of pregnancy and old age or recuperating patients, then these ingredients should be checked in a product, before buying and consuming them.