nutrition - Fat soluble vitamins

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A, D, E, K

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Vitamin A characterisitcs

Vision/skin/growth. Too much? orange skin/inflammation. Precursor: Beta carotene. Active form: retinoids

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Vitamin D characteristics

Calciferol. Bone growth. Source: Sun. Too low? osteoporosis. Too high? soft tissue calcification

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Vit. E characteristics

May protect against heart disease. source: veggie oil. Too low? genetic disorders

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Vit. K characteristics

Blood clotting. Too low? LOTS OF BLEEDING. blood thinner patients need this constantly

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Overall fat soluble vitamins characteristics

INsoluble in the watery fluids of the GI tract

Require bile for digestion/absorption (an emulsifier)

Travel through lymphatic system within chylomicrons → enter bloodstream