Vitamins
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Classification of Vitamins
Vitamins are organic molecules or sets of closely related (chemically) molecules that are needed by organisms in small quantities to maintain the proper functioning of their metabolism.
Essential and Non-Essential
The ESSENTIAL VITAMINS are the vitamins that are not produced in the body and thus have to be taken in the diet. The Essential vitamins are: Vitamin A, Vitamin B complex, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E
NON-ESSENTIAL VITAMINS are vitamins that are produced by the constitutive activities of the body. The Non-Essential vitamins are Vitamin D and Vitamin K,
Water and Fat Solubility
The WATER-SOLUBLE VITAMINS are soluble in water and are thus easily excreted from the body. The Water-soluble vitamins are: Vitamin B complex and Vitamin C
The FAT-SOLUBLE VITAMINS dissolve in body fat and stay longer in the body before they are excreted. They are at high risk for overdose. The Fat-soluble vitamins are: Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K
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