Vitamin Mix

A vitamin mix is a combination of different vitamins. Vitamins are organic compounds that our bodies need in small amounts to grow, develop, and function properly. They can be made in labs or taken from natural sources.

Food makers add vitamin mixes to foods to boost their nutritional content, a process called fortification. This helps replace nutrients lost during processing or adds ones that might be missing. You often find them in cereals, snack bars, and sports drinks.

In the US, the FDA recognizes vitamins as essential nutrients. Many individual vitamins are considered Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) when used appropriately in food. While vitamins are vital for health, taking too much of certain vitamins, especially from supplements, can be harmful; the US National Academies set Upper Intake Levels for them. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have also evaluated many individual vitamins.