List of Scientific Names of Vitamins
Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the fatty tissues of the body and liver. Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat soluble. These are easier to store than water-soluble vitamins, and they can be preserved in the body for days, and sometimes months. Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed from the intestinal tract with the help of fats or lipids.
List of All Scientific Name Of Vitamins
List of Fat Soluble Vitamins:-
- Vitamin A- Retinol
- Vitamin D- Calciferol
- Vitamin E- Tocopherol
- Vitamin K1- Phylloquinone
- Vitamin K2- Menaquinone
- Vitamin K3- Menadione
Water-soluble vitamins do not stay in the body for long. The body cannot store them, and they are soon excreted in the urine. Because of this, water-soluble vitamins need to be replaced more often than fat-soluble ones. The following are the names of water soluble vitamins:-
List of Water Soluble Vitamins:-
- Vitamin B1- Thiamine
- Vitamin B2- Riboflavin
- Vitamin B3- Niacin, Nicotinic acid
- Vitamin B5- Pantothenic acid
- Vitamin B6- Pyridoxine
- Vitamin B7- Biotin
- Vitamin B10- Folic acid
- Vitamin B12- Cyanocobalamin, Cobalamin
- Vitamin B17- Laetrile
- Vitamin C- Ascorbic acid
So far 13 vitamins are known (13 Essential Vitamins).
Vitamins are either water soluble or fat soluble. Fat-soluble vitamins are easier for the body to absorb than water-soluble ones. Vitamins always contain carbon, so they are called ‘organic’. Food is the best source of vitamins, but some people may be advised to use dietary supplements by a physician.
Vitamins and their Food Sources
Here’s a list of vitamins and minerals that are crucial for good health, plus the best food sources :
|
Vitamin |
Food sources |
|
Vitamin A |
from the animal origin as Vitamin A / all-trans-Retinol: Fish in general, liver and dairy products; from plant origin as provitamin A / all-trans-beta-carotene: orange, ripe yellow fruits, leafy vegetables, carrots, pumpkin, squash, spinach |
|
Vitamin B1 |
Pork, wholemeal grains, brown rice, vegetables, potatoes, liver, eggs |
|
Vitamin B2 |
Dairy products, bananas, green beans, asparagus |
|
Vitamin B3 |
Meat, fish, eggs, many vegetables, mushrooms, tree nuts |
|
Vitamin B5 |
Meat, broccoli, avocados |
|
Vitamin B6 |
Meat, vegetables, tree nuts, bananas |
|
Vitamin B7 |
Raw egg yolk, liver, peanuts, leafy green vegetables |
|
Vitamin B9 |
Leafy vegetables, pasta, bread, cereal, liver |
|
Vitamin B12 |
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk |
|
Vitamin C |
Many fruits and vegetables, liver |
|
Vitamin D |
Eggs, liver, certain fish species such as sardines, certain mushroom species such as shiitake |
|
Vitamin E |
Many fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, and seed oils |
|
Vitamin K |
Leafy green vegetables such as spinach; egg yolks; liver |
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