Fat-soluble vitamins, compared with their water soluble counterpas. generally have a greater potential toxicity for because they are
Fat soluble vitamins, especially A and D, can be stored in massive amounts and hence, have a potential for serious toxicities. Water soluble vitamins are easily excreted by the kidney and accumulation to toxic levels is much less common. Conversely, inadequate dietary intake will lead to manifestations of deficiency relatively faster.
Administeicd in larger doses
Avidly stored by the body
Capable ot dissolving membrane phospholinids
Involved in more essential metabolic pathways