There are two types of vitamins, water soluble and fat soluble. Both of these types are stored in the body in different ways.
Water soluble vitamins cannot be stored in the body. So for this reason
it is important to have regular consumption or intake of these vitamins
to maintain the necessary level of nutrients. Vitamin B and C are two
examples of water soluble vitamins. Water soluble vitamins are also
easily destroyed by overcooking foods that contain them, not storing
them properly or handling them wrong. For foods that contain water
soluble vitamins you should always stir-fry or steam them. To get
enough water soluble vitamins in your body every day you should eat as
least five fractions of fruits and vegetables.
Fat soluble vitamins are easily stored in the bodies fat cells. For
this reason you do not need a daily intake of these vitamins. Vitamins
A, D, E and K are examples of fat soluble vitamins. For these vitamins
the body will use what it needs when it needs them. In addition, these
vitamins are easily used by the body since they are already in the fat
cells.
In order to maintain the effectiveness of vitamins you should make sure
they are stored properly. Proper storage is often making sure they are
kept in a dry place at the proper temperature required for each vitamin
and preferably in a container that has a screw top lid. Whenever you
plan on storing vitamins you should always check the expiration date
and remember these dates or check them continuously so that you will
know when it is best to consume the vitamins. Consuming vitamins that
are expired means the vitamins may be ineffective and at the same time
they may also be harmful to your body.
