Difference Between Fat & Water soluble vitamin

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FAT SOLUBLE AND WATER SOLUBLE VITAMINS
Differences
fat soluble
water soluble vitamins
NamesA,D,E,KVitamin C
B Vitamins
SolubilitySoluble in fats and organic solventsWater soluble
Digestion and absorptionRequires fat and bileEasily absorbed in intestine
ExcretionVia faecesVia Urine
StorageStored in the body in fat depots and in liverNot stored in body except Vitamin B12
ToxicityAn overdosage can lead to toxicityUsually not toxic as it is readily excreted when given in excess

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