Easy way to remember: Fat-soluble vitamins = A, D, E, K (think "ADEK"). All B-complex vitamins and Vitamin C are water-soluble and need daily replenishment.
Vitamins are classified into two main categories based on their solubility: fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins.
Vitamin Classification:
Fat-Soluble Vitamins: These vitamins dissolve in fats and oils. They are stored in the body's fatty tissues and liver. Excess intake can lead to toxicity (hypervitaminosis).
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Water-Soluble Vitamins: These vitamins dissolve in water. They are not stored in the body and need to be replenished regularly through diet. Excess amounts are excreted through urine.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is water-soluble
It acts as an antioxidant and helps in collagen synthesis, wound healing, and iron absorption
Deficiency causes scurvy
Found in citrus fruits, amla, tomatoes, and green vegetables
Why Other Options are Incorrect:
(A) Vitamin A: Fat-soluble; stored in liver; essential for vision and skin health
(C) Vitamin D: Fat-soluble; synthesized by skin in sunlight; essential for calcium absorption and bone health
(D) Vitamin K: Fat-soluble; essential for blood clotting
Final Answer: Vitamin C
