#188 In this episode, hosts Melissa and Jam dive into the basics of vitamins. They discuss the origins of vitamins, why they are labeled with letters, and the difference between water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins. The episode also touches on the history of vitamin regulation, the necessity of supplementing vitamins, and the impact of diet on vitamin intake. Finally, they challenge listeners to assess the variety of plant-based foods they consume in a week to promote a healthier diet. 00:00 Introduction to Vitamins 00:27 What Are Vitamins? 01:40 Types of Vitamins: Water Soluble vs Fat Soluble 07:10 Sources of Vitamins 10:19 The History and Naming of Vitamins 20:16 The Importance of Vitamins and Supplements 24:51 Optimal Vitamin Intake 25:10 The Role of Multivitamins 26:04 Diet Trends and Nutrient Deficiency 28:39 Understanding Vitamins 31:14 Fat-Soluble vs. Water-Soluble Vitamins 32:50 The Importance of Dietary Variety 36:57 Personal Diet Challenges 43:07 Engage with Us! References from this episode: We want to give a special thanks to Bri McAllister for illustrating molecules for some episodes! Please go check out Bri’s art, follow and support her at entr0pic.artstation.com and @McAllisterBri on twitter! Thanks to our monthly supporters Jessie Reder Ciara Linville J0HNTR0Y Jeannette Napoleon Cullyn R Erica Bee Elizabeth P Sarah Moar Rachel Reina Letila Katrina Barnum-Huckins Suzanne Phillips Venus Rebholz Lyn Stubblefield Jacob Taber Brian Kimball Emerson Woodhall Kristina Gotfredsen Timothy Parker Steven Boyles Chris Skupien Chelsea B Bri McAllister Avishai Barnoy Hunter Reardon ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com Watch our episodes on YouTube Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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