Vitamins and minerals have been around for decades, but new research and manufacturing techniques have taken them to the next level. The human body needs a vast and complex array of vital nutrients to perform at it's peak potential. Important vitamins include A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C, D, E and K. Vital minerals include calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, phosphorous, sulfur and zinc.