Vitamins

Question 1

Which vitamins are fat soluble?

Answer 1

A, D, E, and K are fat soluble, meaning fat is required to absorb them and they are stored in adipose tissue

Question 2

How many vitamins are there and what are they?

Answer 2

There are 13 total vitamins.

1. Vitamin A
2. Vitamin C
3. Vitamin D
4. Vitamin E
5. Vitamin K (1 and 2)
   6-13. Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12

Question 3

What are the functions of vitamin A?

Answer 3

1. Night vision
2. Immune system support
3. Skin/lining of nose (prevents nosebleeds)

Question 4

What are the functions of vitamin K1?

Answer 4

1. Helps bruising and bleeding gums

Question 5

What are the functions of vitamin D?

Answer 5

1. Aids calcium and phosphorus absorption
2. Supports immune system
3. Reduces chronic inflammation
4. Boosts muscle strength and function
5. Regulates mood and cognitive health (can help depression)

Question 6

What are the functions of vitamin K2?

Answer 6

1. Decreases calcium in arteries
2. Aids absorption of calcium in bones
3. Stops bleeding

Question 7

What are the general functions of the B vitamins?

Answer 7

1. Aid metabolism of macronutrients
2. Assist DNA and RNA synthesis
3. Help red blood cell production

Question 8

What are the functions of vitamin E?

Answer 8

1. Antioxidant
2. Anti-aging
3. Helps blood pressure