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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FAT SOLUBLE AND WATER SOLUBLE VITAMINS
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Differences
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fat soluble
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water soluble vitamins
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| 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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