Med. praxi. 2023;20(2):120-126 | DOI: 10.36290/med.2023.017

Hypo/hypervitaminosis - part 1 - Water­‑soluble vitamins

Mgr. Miroslava Kamenská
Oddělení léčebné výživy, Fakultní nemocnice Brno

This article summarizes current information about the function, source and bioavailability of individual hydrosoluble B-complex vitamins and vitamin C. Furthemore, it shows dietary reference values stated by European Food Safety Authority for adult population, lists hypovitaminosis high-risk groups and states potential complications that could arise from ingesting these compounds.

Keywords: vitamins, hypovitaminosis, hypervitaminosis, dietary reference values.

Accepted: May 10, 2023; Published: May 10, 2023  Show citation

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