Vitamins and minerals are necessary for our overall well-being. Our bodies need a certain amount of essential nutrients to function at an optimal level. Ideally, we would get these through the food we eat. Unfortunately, many of us are not eating in a way that provides the proper amount of nutrients daily. That said, we should not dismiss healthy eating habits! Your main focus should be to derive the most vitamins and minerals from food. Supplements are used to provide additional nutrients; they are meant to enhance our diets and support our health. They can help meet our daily recommendations or provide a more concentrated amount of nutrients than you would be able to get through food alone.