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Vitamins & Minerals: Front Shop Module 5, 2021
Nutritional supplements have become increasingly popular over recent years. Products designed for children, women, the elderly, athletes and the chronically ill neatly line the shelves in modern pharmacies.
Supplements are products containing vitamins, minerals or other ingredients that are used with the intention of enhancing health, preventing illness and correcting deficiencies. Since the emergence of COVID-19, sales of products marketed for immune health have increased. To gain a better understanding of supplements and when they should be used, it is necessary to have a basic knowledge of the role of vitamins and minerals in the body. This module explains the functions and role of major vitamins, minerals and trace elements. The recommended daily intakes, as well as the signs and symptoms of nutrient deficiencies (and toxicities) are also explained. Being aware of the use of vitamin and mineral supplements in maintaining health and preventing disease is important for front shop healthcare workers.
