What Are Fat Soluble Vitamins?

Fat Soluble Vitamins are those vitamins which dissolve in fat. They are Vitamins A, D, E, and K. They are absorbed through the small intestines and stored in our fatty tissues and liver cells, then dispensed throughout our body as we need them.

A, D, E are typically excreted slower than vitamin k.

It is possible for vitamins A and D to accumulate too much in the body and create toxic levels. Though this is rarely from simply eating foods enriched with either of these two vitamins, it can, however, easily be accomplished by taking too many supplements. Therefore, be very careful when adding vitamin A and D supplements to your daily regime.

Understand that vitamin A in the form of beta carotene is not a problem, since it is a natural form.

You probably want to rely only on your multi-vitamin for any extra source of these two (A and D), because of the toxicity concern.

I might also add that vitamins D and K are produced by the body, unlike A and E, which must be provided from the foods we eat and from supplementation.