Question

What are water soluble vitamins?

Answer 1

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.