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Q: What happens to excess water soluble vitamins?
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Why is excess concentration in fat-soluble more critical than excess of water soluble vitamins?

Because an excess of water soluble vitamins (or anything water soluble) can be easily eliminated by the kidneys, which is not true of fat soluble substances.


What vitamins if taken in excess are more likely to be stored in the body?

The fat soluble vitamins, A, D, E, and K are more likely to be stored in the body.


Excess amount of water soluble vitamins are excreted via the?

Urinary tract. Mainly kindneys.


Are fat-soluble vitamins less likely to be toxic than water-soluble vitamins?

yes


When a water-soluble vitamin is consumed in excess of body needs the excess is?

Besides vitamin B-6 and vitamin B-12, water-soluble vitamins are not typically stored in the body. Any excess is excreted via the urine.


What is the difference between water soluble and water unsoluble vitamins?

Basically vitamins are two kinds.1. Water soluble vitamins2. Fat soluble vitaminsWater Soluble Vitamins:These vitamins are easily dissolved in water. Water-soluble vitamins are carried to the body's tissues. Body keeps the amount what it needs and the excess amounts are excreted in the urine. Body cannot store the water-soluble vitamins. Every person needs continuous supply of water soluble vitamins in order to maintain healthy body. Plants and animal foods are good food sources for these vitamins.Fat Soluble Vitamins:Fat soluble vitamins cannot dissolve in water, generally these vitamins are stored in fat. In a person with a healthy digestive system, the body uses what it needs and the remaining levels stored in the body for future needs.


How are fat soluble and water soluble absorbed?

fat soluble vitamins are stored in our fat tissues and water soluble vitamins are soluble in water.


What is cows urine is composed of?

Urea, water, and other excess water-soluble vitamins and minerals that were not needed in the cow's body.


Why does your urine smell like the vitamins you are using?

Any excess vitamins that your body hasn't absorbed but that are water soluble leave your body in your urine.


Why are fat-soluble vitamins are more dangerous than water soluble?

Fat soluble vitamins travel in fats within the body. This means that high amounts of them which are not used are stored within your fat reserves. If this happens you can have poisoness effects over time. Water soluble vitamins leave the body through excretion.


Structure of water soluble vitamins?

water-soluble vitamins. structure, function


What is divided in water soluble and fat soluble?

Vitamins. In humans, fat-soluble vitamins are A, D, E and K. The remaining vitamins are water soluble in humans.