We all know that vitamins, minerals, and amino acids are essential for our health and wellbeing. But how they work, why they work, how much one should take, and where to find them – whether that’s through diet or supplementation – can be overwhelming.

Rather than trawl the web looking at dozens of websites with confusing information, we’ve created a compendium of everything you’d want to know about these life-supporting compounds all in one convenient place. If you’re passionate about health, have a passing curiosity, or need information for work or school, you’ve come to the right place.

A-Z Listing of Vitamins, Minerals, and Amino Acids

Below, you’ll find an A-Z listing of everything we have on The Vitamin Dictionary. Use these quick links to navigate to a particular vitamin, mineral, or amino acid you want to learn more about.