Vitamins

There are two types of vitamins - water-soluble vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins.

Water-soluble vitamins

Water-soluble vitamins include vitamin C and vitamin B complex, the name given to all the B vitamins such as vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), B12 (cyanocobalamin), B2 (riboflavin) and B1 (thiamin)

Your body generally can't store water-soluble vitamins so it needs a regular supply from the food you eat. If you give it more than it needs it simply gets rid of the excess in your urine.

Fat-soluble vitamins

Fat-soluble vitamins include vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E and vitamin K.

Your body can store fat-soluble vitamins in your liver and fatty tissues. Whilst they are safe in the amounts found in foods and daily multivitamins, it is possible that stored amounts can build up over time. This is especially true if you eat liver or liver products once or more times per week, as these are especially rich sources of vitamin A.

Women who are pregnant, or planning a pregnancy, should consult their doctor before taking supplements containing Vitamin A. Sanatogen ProNatal and ProNatal Plus Omega-3 do not contain Vitamin A.

If you're concerned that you're not getting enough vitamins and minerals in your diet, you could take a nutritional supplement each day.

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