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Vitamin K Function
Vitamins are a group of substances that are essential for normal cell function, growth, and development.
There are 13 essential vitamins, meaning they are needed for the body to function. They are:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin B1 (
thiamine ) - Vitamin B2 (
riboflavin ) - Vitamin B3 (
niacin ) Pantothenic acid Biotin Vitamin B6 Vitamin B12 - Folate (folic acid)
Vitamins are grouped into two categories:
- Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body's fatty tissue. The four fat-soluble...
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Vitamin A
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin. Alternative NamesRetinol; Retinal; Retinoic acid; CarotenoidsFunctionVitamin A helps form and maintain healthy... Read more »
Vitamin K
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin. Alternative Names Phylloquinone; K1; Menaquinone; K2; Menadione; K3 Function Vitamin... Read more »
Vitamin E
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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