Overview of Vitamin Classifications
Vitamins are categorized into two main types based on their solubility:
- Water-soluble vitamins: Soluble in water but not in non-polar organic solvents (e.g., Vitamin C and B-complex).
- Fat-soluble vitamins: Insoluble in water but soluble in fats and non-polar organic solvents (e.g., Vitamins A, D, E, and K).