Taking vitamins and minerals seems to fall within a gray area -- giving your body what it needs by taking nutritional supplements can certainly benefit you, but knowing how to assess your exact requirements can be difficult. Without testing, it's hard to say which vitamins and minerals you personally need. But these general guidelines apply if you're in one of these groups:
Infants and children
Infants who are breast-fed by healthy mothers receive enough vitamins except, in some cases, vitamins K and D. Human milk has low levels of K, and the newborn's immature intestinal tract may not produce enough to supply sufficient amounts to the baby. Most babies are given an injection of vitamin K at birth.
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