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What are vitamins? Write various kinds of vitamins?

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Vitamins help to regulate chemical reactions in the body. They are protective compounds that do not provide energy. They help in proper functioning of the body and are required in very small quantities. There are various kinds of vitamins. They are: Vitamin A, Vitamin B complex, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K. Vitamins are not a source of energy.

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