Differences between fat soluble and water soluble vitamins

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FAT SOLUBLE AND WATER SOLUBLE VITAMINS

Differences

fat soluble

water soluble vitamins

Names

A,D,E,K

Vitamin C

B Vitamins

Solubility

Soluble in fats and organic solvents

Water soluble

Digestion and absorption

Requires fat and bile

Easily absorbed in intestine

Excretion

Via faeces

Via Urine

Storage

Stored in the body in fat depots and in liver

Not stored in body except Vitamin B12

Toxicity

An overdosage can lead to toxicity

Usually not toxic as it is readily excreted when given in excess

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