What all non vitamin and mineral supplements are there?

[brenda0914]

I have seen that there are many supplements, so I just want to make a list which would be good starting point for one to learn.

I am listing all which are coming to my mind (including vitamins and minerals), which are recommended generally

*: Deficiency is common, ^eficiency is common in vegetarians/vegans

Vitamins and Minerals

• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B (B1, B2^, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12^)
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D3 *
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin K
• Boron
• Calcium ^
• Chromium
• Copper
• Iron ^
• Magnesium
• Manganese
• Molybdenum
• Phosphorus
• Selenium
• Zinc ^

Non vitamin, non mineral

• Omega 3 fatty acid (ALA, EPA, DHA) ^
• Carnitine
• Creatine (afaik, only for athletes and bodybuilders)
• Taurine
• Lutein (for eyes)

May or may not be relevant (afaik, non conclusive research)

• Ginseng extract

Antioxidants

• Zeaxanthin
• Astaxanthin
• Beta carotene
• Lycopene

Remember to not take these supplements without enough knowledge, there are RDA/AI, UL values, deficiencies, etc to be kept in mind, if you are not confident don't take any decision without doctor's advice.

Please contribute, or say/comment anything you had like, please.

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