Vitamins A, D, and E and K

Vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin K are part of a special group of vitamins known as fat-soluble vitamins. Fat soluble vitamins are capable of being dissolved in fat. These vitamins can be stored in body fat and liver cells. Here is a list of the most common fat  - soluble vitamins along with some information about each of them:

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1) Vitamin A - Vitamin A plays an important role in vision, bone growth, reproduction, tooth development, dell division, healthy mucous membranes. Vitamin A in the form of retinol can be obtained from animal products, including milk and liver. The second form (beta-carotene) can be found in fruit and vegetables to be converted to retinor in the body. A deficiency of vitamin A can affect the functioning of mucous membranes.


2) Vitamin D - Vitamin D plays an important part in the absorption of calcium and phosphorous by the body. It helps form healthy bones, teeth and cartilage. Vitamin D is found in egg yolk, salmon, cod liver oil. All of these in the form of Vitamin D2. Vitamin D3, however, is created within the body when the skin is exposed to sunlight. A deficiency of vitamin D can lead to rickets and osteomalacia and osteoporosis. 

3) Vitamin E - Vitamin helps the body by protecting it against free radicals. In addition, it also helps to make red blood cells and to prevent blood from clotting. Vitamin can be found in wheat germ, prawns, almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, and sunflower seeds among other sources. Although a deficiency of vitamin E, it can produce some nervous and vascular problem.s

4) Vitamin K - Vitamin D helps the body with normal blood clotting and also to maintain healthy bones. It can be found in green, leafy vegetables, like spiach, cabbage, broccoli. The deficiency of vitamin D can result in hemorrhaging.