In my last few articles I discussed the four fat soluble vitamins.  Today I am going to explain the remaining nine water soluble vitamins. Water soluble vitamins are given their name because they dissolve in water.  They are found in a variety of foods.  Unlike fat soluble vitamins which can be stored by the body, water soluble vitamins are only stored for brief periods and any excess is usually excreted in the urine (with the exception of vitamin B12 which is stored in the liver).  Therefore, you need to replenish your supply of water soluble vitamins on a daily basis. When preparing … [Read more...]