510,345 views
33 votes
33 votes
Where in our bodies are vitamins and minerals produced naturally

User Anteru
by
3.1k points

1 Answer

21 votes
21 votes

Answer:

Humans are able to synthesize certain vitamins to some extent. For example, vitamin D is produced when the skin is exposed to sunlight; niacin can be synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan, and vitamin K and biotin are synthesized by bacteria living in the gut.

Step-by-step explanation:

User Swapneel
by
3.1k points