Water soluble vitamins

Water soluble vitamins are the vitamins which can be dissolved in water therefore intake of these vitamins in excess amount will not cause serious effects as it is the case with fat soluble vitamins. Followings are the water soluble vitamins;

1. Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
3. Niacin/Nicotinic acid/Nicotinamide
4. Pantothenic acid
5. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
6. Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamine)
7. Folic acid
8. Vitamin H (Biotin)
9. Vitamin C (Ascorbic acids)

Water-soluble vitamins dissolve easily in water, and in general, are readily excreted from the body, to the degree that urinary output is a strong predictor of vitamin consumption. Because they are not readily stored, consistent daily intake is important. Many types of water-soluble vitamins are synthesized by bacteria.

Few important things about water soluble vitamins

• B-complex vitamins and vitamin C are water-soluble vitamins that are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day.
• These vitamins are easily destroyed or washed out during food storage and preparation.
• The B-complex group is found in a variety of foods: cereal grains, meat, poultry, eggs, fish, milk, legumes and fresh vegetables.
• Citrus fruits are good sources of vitamin C.
• Use of mega doses of vitamins is not recommended.