fat-soluble vitamin

Also known as: lipid-soluble vitamin

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The fat-soluble vitamins are A, D, E, and K. These vitamins are absorbed with fats in the diet and can be stored in the body's fatty tissues and liver.12

Vitamin A is essential for vision, immune function, and the health of epithelial tissues like skin and mucous membranes.13
Vitamin D is crucial for calcium metabolism and bone health.14
Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant, protecting cells from damage.15
Vitamin K is necessary for blood clotting and bone metabolism.16

Excessive intake of vitamins A and D can lead to toxicity, while deficiencies can cause various health problems.234

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bile acid
Functions
…role in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins—namely, vitamins A, D, E, and K—by forming micelles, which transport vitamins and lipids across the intestinal lining. Furthermore, bile acids are a major route by which excess cholesterol is eliminated from the body, and they influence the composition
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…role in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins—namely, vitamins A, D, E, and K—by forming micelles, which transport vitamins and lipids across the intestinal lining. Furthermore, bile acids are a major route by which excess cholesterol is eliminated from the body, and they influence the composition
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