Fat soluble vitamins

Fat soluble vitamins are the vitamins which are accumulated in fat/adipose tissues when taken in excess amount and these vitamins can be dissolved in oil or in melted fat. Followings are the fat soluble vitamins;

1. Vitamin A
2. Vitamin D
3. Vitamin E
4. Vitamin F
5. Vitamin K

Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed through the intestinal tract with the help of lipids (fats). Because they are more likely to accumulate in the body, they are more likely to lead to hypervitaminosis than are water-soluble vitamins. Fat-soluble vitamin regulation is of particular significance in cystic fibrosis

Lipoproteins are complexes of lipids and proteins that are essential for the transport of cholesterol, triglycerides, and fat-soluble vitamins. Most clinical manifestations of abetalipoproteinemia result from
defects in the absorption and transport of fat-soluble vitamins.

Few importants things about fat soluble vitamins;

• Small amounts of vitamins A, D, E and K are needed to maintain good health.
• Foods that contain these vitamins will not lose them when cooked.
• The body does not need these every day and stores them in the liver when not used.
• Most people do not need vitamin supplements.
• Megadoses of vitamins A, D, E or K can be toxic and lead to health problems.