Vitamins and minerals are very important for the body. They greatly affect many physical functions of our body.
The vitamins and minerals essential for the body include vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, calcium, iron, zinc, selenium and chromium.
Research says that most Indians have vitamin deficiency. Often, due to lack of vitamin B12 and vitamin D, the body starts suffering from anemia.
Zinc and selenium are also essential trace minerals for vegetarians and vegans. Similar deficiencies are seen in many vegetarians.
Due to lack of vitamins, problems like body pain, lack of sleep, pain in hands and legs start occurring. If you have such symptoms then you should eat lots of fruits.