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Dr. Whyte: Vitamins

Dr. John Whyte explains how to learn whether you should take vitamins or supplements. Learn more about vitamins and nutrition in this video from Discovery.


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Got Vitamin D? (1:00)

According to recent studies, there is strong evidence that vitamin D plays a critical role in the body's overall health and ability to prevent major forms of cancer. Watch this video to see why vitamin D and exposure to the sun are so important.

How Vitamin Drinks Work (2:03)

Many drinks claim to be fortified with extra vitamins and minerals? Are they worth the cost? Find out in this HowStuffWorks video.

Dr. Whyte: Vitamins (5:36)

Dr. John Whyte explains how to learn whether you should take vitamins or supplements. Learn more about vitamins and nutrition in this video from Discovery.

Food For Your Eyes (1:15)

Watch this video about food for your eyes on HowStuffWorks. Researchers found that the pigments that make leafy foods green, may also protect our eyes from harmful UV radiation from the sun. Learn about food that protects your eyes in this video... More »

Add Nutrients to Every-Day Food (1:39)

Watch this video about how to add nutrients to every-day food on HowStuffWorks. Researchers are working on ways to carry fat blockers or extra nutrients within ordinary food. Learn how to add nutrients to every-day food in this video from... More »

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100 Greatest Discoveries: The Discovery of Vitamins (1:56)

On The Science Channel's "100 Greatest Discoveries," learn about the discovery that a healthy diet with the necessary vitamins prevented many diseases without much effort.

How Vitamin Drinks Work (2:03)

Many drinks claim to be fortified with extra vitamins and minerals? Are they worth the cost? Find out in this HowStuffWorks video.