Does everyone need to take vitamins and which are most important? [Video]

Advertisements and social media often suggest that vitamin supplements are important for optimal health — but are they really essential for everyone?

“Vitamins have become a multi-billion-dollar industry, with shelves full of supplements promising better health, more energy and a longer life,” Andrea Soares, a registered dietitian from Top Nutrition Coaching in Miami, Florida, told Fox News Digital.

Just over 57% of American adults took dietary supplements between 2017 and 2020, with multivitamins and minerals being the most popular, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

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But what does this mean for you? Fox News Digital spoke to the experts to find out.

What is a vitamin?

Vitamins are nutrients that are essential for the body to function normally, …