Med. praxi. 2023;20(3):180-184 | DOI: 10.36290/med.2023.028
Hypo/hypervitaminosis, part 2 - Fat‑soluble vitamins
- Oddělení léčebné výživy, Fakultní nemocnice Brno
This article summarizes current information about the function, source, and bioavailability of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Furthermore, it shows dietary reference values stated by European Food Safety Authority for the 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: June 9, 2023; Published: June 15, 2023 Show citation
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