Towards the end of the 19th century scientists realised that in addition to carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals and water, small quantities of the unknown substances were essential to life. Vitamins cannot synthesise in the body in adequate amounts and therefore it should be supplied in food.

Check your diet and see whether you are consuming the right foods, which contain all the important Vitamins. Instead of opting for pills, eat these vitamin rich foods, because Vitamins are best absorbed in their natural state. Vitamins are necessary for the metabolic reactions of the body. Deficiency of vitamins leads to various illness.