We want to keep ourselves in good physical condition so I suppose everybody in one way or another has taken vitamins irregardless in what form it was taken in. Many of us may not be aware that there are two kinds of vitamins which are the natural vitamins or synthetic vitamins. There has been constant disagreement as to whether natural vitamins are better over the other, or on whether or not synthetic vitamins provide the same effects compared to its counterpart.

Most of the commercial vitamins we find on pharmacies nowadays are synthetic vitamins that have undergone some chemical procedure. These synthetic vitamins are produced in a laboratory set up and it has been noted that it is often less expensive to produce them although there are still companies that produce natural vitamins. Natural vitamins are vitamins obtained from a natural source found in whole food and are retained as much as possible in their natural state without any preservatives being utilized as well as artificial coloring.

Producers of natural vitamins are claiming that synthetic vitamins do not function as well compared to natural vitamins. They even argue that the synthetic types are practically useless.

We have to bear in mind that vitamins are made up of several components. Take for example vitamin C. Ascorbic acid is one of the components of vitamin C. Ascorbic acids sold on pharmacy shelves are considered synthetic vitamins. Taking only ascorbic acid does not give you Vitamin C. Your body still has to accumulate the other components of vitamin C together with the ascorbic acid you took in order that your body may maximize use of this vitamin. Ascorbic acid alone does not give the vitamin C benefits in the absence of the other important components. When your body does not have ample reserves, the excess ascorbic acid is merely rid of the body when you urinate.

Natural vitamins or vitamins from whole foods on the other hand provide the vitamins in whole or full and not just in portions or fractions enabling your body to make full use of it and to generate their intended effects for the body. Though there are conventional doctors who argue that synthetic vitamins are just as effective since these have a chemical composition similar to its natural counterpart, it is up to you on whether you would go for natural or synthetic vitamins. I suggest it is best for you to consult your physician on this matter.