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fat soluble vitamins
Comp 19, examples of fat soluble vitamins
Question | Answer |
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Vitamin A | retinol; retinal function and bone growth |
Vitamin D2 | ergocalciferol;absorption and use of calcium and phosphate; prevents rickets in small children and osteomalacia in adults |
Vitamin D3 | cholecalciferol; helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus important for building and keeping strong bones |
Vitamin E | tocopherols; it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals |
Vitamin K | phytonadione; plays a key role in helping the blood clot, preventing excessive bleeding |