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Vitamins are natural substances found in plants and animals that are essential nutrients for human beings. Deficiencies of vitamins produce specific disorders. An organic chemical compound is called a vitamin when it cannot be synthesized in sufficient quantities by an organism, and must be obtained from the diet.
There are two types of vitamins: water-soluble and fat-soluble. There are 13 essential vitamins and each one has a special role to play within the body.