Points to ponder: 1  Palm oil has been used safely for over 5000 years. 2  Palm oil has is consumed all over the world. 3  Palm oil is an excellent dietary energy source.  Palm oil does not require hydrogenation to extend its shelf 1  life. Palm oil is rich in carotenoids.  Palm oil is a good source for 1  vitamin E. Palm oils fatty acids are well balanced.
In this case, seasonal vitamin D supplementation would be beneficial. The most common vitamin and mineral deficiencies, especially for vegetarians and vegans, are in iron, calcium, vitamin D and B12. Vegan sources of calcium include leafy green vegetables (like spinach and kale), almonds and sesame seeds. Many milk and yogurt alternatives are also calcium-fortified.
While all vitamins are needed for the body, all minerals are not needed. Some of the vitamins that are necessary include Vitamin, B, C, D, K and E.A Ã¢, calcium, magnesium, Zinc, iodine, sodium, copper, chromium, iron, sulphur, manganese potassium and phosphorus are some of the minerals that are essential for the. bodyne of the main differences between vitamins and minerals is that the former is an organic compound and the later is an inorganic compound. While Vitamins come from plants and animals, the body get the minerals from soil and water.