Most of the Whole Foods stores have an expansive section dedicated to vitamins. It is important when shopping for vitamins, however, to make the distinction between vitamins and herbal supplements since they sometimes are placed on the shelf together, but they are not the same. In Whole Foods vitamins are distinguished by actually having the word vitamin on the label, and generally contain recognized compounds such as vitamin A or beta-carotene. On the other hand, herbal supplements and some nutritional supplements are not vitamins, and might actually make unsubstantiated or dubious claims as to the health benefits of taking them. When in Whole Foods vitamins are generally better for a healthy diet, while herbal supplements should be researched thoroughly before being taken.