If you have a proper diet, you should not need to take supplements for most, if any, of these essential vitamins and minerals. If your daily intake generally consists of 70% fruits and veggies (of varied colours, but with a large portion being dark, leafy greens), 15% whole grains and 15% meat, fish and poultry, you will be just fine.

70% ? I am nowhere near that.

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