The four fat-soluble vitamins——are organic compounds that dissolve in fats and oils rather than water. Unlike water-soluble vitamins, they are stored in the body's liver and fatty tissues, meaning they do not need to be consumed every day but carry a higher risk of toxicity if taken in excess. 🧬 Core Characteristics
They require dietary fat to be absorbed into the bloodstream via the small intestine.
The body "tucks them away" in the liver and adipose (fat) tissue for future use.