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What are water soluble vitamins?


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Water soluble vitamins:

  1. Water-soluble vitamins are those that can dissolve in water.
  2. The body thus cannot store water-soluble vitamins and the excess amount of it will be passed through the body.
  3. Vitamin C and vitamin B are the commonly known examples of water-soluble vitamins.

Sources of water-soluble vitamins are:

  1. Vitamin B1 or Thiamin: In enriched grains and seeds.
  2. Vitamin B2 or Riboflavin: From whole grains, enriched grains and dairy products.
  3. Vitamin B3 or Niacin: From mushrooms, fish, poultry, and whole grains.
  4. Vitamin B5 or Pantothenic Acid: In chicken, broccoli, legumes and whole grains.
  5. Vitamin B6 or Pyridoxine: In fortified cereals and soy products.
  6. Vitamin B7 or Biotin: In meats.
  7. Vitamin B9 or Folic Acid: In leafy vegetables.
  8. Vitamin B12: From fish, poultry, meat, and dairy products.
  9. Vitamin C: From citrus fruits and juices like oranges and grapefruits.

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