Reviewed by Dr Jeni Worden, GP Vitamins and minerals are essential for the maintenance of good health and the prevention of a number of diseases. In this article, we look at the properties of vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K, and common food sources. Types of vitamins There are two types of vitamins: water-soluble vitamins B and C fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. Water-soluble vitamins cannot be stored in the body, so you need to get them from food every day. Vitamins and minerals are found in a wide variety of foods and a balanced diet should provide you with the quantities you need. Vitamin A (retinol) This vitamin is essential for growth and healthy skin and hair. Vitamin A is found in the following animal products: milk, butter, cheese and eggs chicken, kidney, liver, liver pate fish oils, mackerel, trout, herring. Another source of vitamin A is a substance called beta-carotene. Vitamin B complex The complex of B vitamins includes the following group of substances: Vegetarians and B12 Vitamin C
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