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Classification:

1 l. AFat-si, oluEb)le vitamins:- they are soluble in non polar solvent (vitamin 2.

Water-soluble vitamins:- vitamin C &B complex group

Difference between the two ou
Fat-soluble vitamins Water-soluble vitamins

Major vitamins A.D,K.E C &B complex group

Solubility us/is: Soluble Insoluble
Solubility . water Insoluble Soluble
Absorption Required the present of lipid Absorption is simple, except
and bile salt Vit.B12
Carrier proteins Required Not required, except Vit.B12
Storage Stored in liver Not storage, except Vit.1312
Excretion Not excreted Excreted, except Vit.Bi 2
Deficiency Manifested only when stored Manifests rapidly as there is
are depleted-t."7 - . i \ no storage except Vit.B12
Hypervitaminosismay is
Toxicity .1 1
occurfeJxnelrietyd;insiunrcieneexcess
Treatment of deficiency Single large doses may Regular dietary supply is
prevent deficiency required