title: The use and misuse of vitamin supplements.
abstract: Overt vitamin deficiency in Australia is a medical curiosity. Suspected hypovitaminoses in the general population requires education in nutrition, rather than supplementation by vitamin capsules. Vitamin supplementation, however, may be needed by patients receiving long-term drug treatment, or with chronic malabsorption conditions. The receipt of specific additional vitamins may also be beneficial during pregnancy, or in persons dedicated to a totally vegan diet.
mesh_terms: D001361:Avitaminosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology; D014676:Diet, Vegetarian; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D011247:Pregnancy; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders; D014815:Vitamins / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D014815:Vitamins