Vitamins made from - Unlike dietary minerals, which are elements on the periodic table, vitamins are molecules made from the elements. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), for example, is made of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen and is found naturally in nature and can be produced by many animals – but not humans, fruit bats or guinea pigs.
Vitamins and minerals. Vitamins are organic substances found in plants and animals. Minerals are inorganic elements from the earth (soil and water). Both are essential for normal growth and optimal health. Here's a list of vitamins and minerals that are crucial for good health, plus the best food sources of each:
iron — meat, poultry, fish, and beans
vitamin A — carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, kale
vitamin B12 — meat, poultry, fish
vitamin E — nuts, seeds, vegetable oils