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Which vitamins are fat-soluble?

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Several translucent, oval-shaped vitamin E gel capsules are scattered on a white surface near a partially visible bottle. — vitamin Vitamin E in gel-cap form.

The four fat-soluble vitamins are vitamins A, D, E, and K.1

These vitamins are characterized by their solubility in nonpolar solvents. Unlike water-soluble vitamins, they are typically found in association with fats and oils in both food and the body. Because they are stored in the liver and fatty tissues, they do not need to be consumed daily, provided that average intake over time meets the body's requirements. However, this storage capacity also increases the risk of toxicity if these vitamins are consumed in excessive amounts, particularly with vitamins A and D.12