* FAT SOLUBLE VITAMINS*

Are a number of chemically unrelated

families of organic substances that cannot be
synthesized by humans but need to be
ingested in the diet in small quantities to
prevent disorders of metabolism
 Vitamin
A

Preformed
Provitamin
Vitamin

Retionic Retinyl B-Cryptox

Retinol Retinal B- Caroten A-Caroten
acd ester anthen
 Vitamin A Role in the Body
1. Promoting vision.
2. Participating in protein synthesis and cell
differentiation.
3. Support reproduction and growth: (for male
and female).
4. Beta-carotene as an antioxidant.
VITAMIN D
 Vitamin E
( Tocopherol)
** Vitamin E (alpha- tocopherol) functions
primarily as an antioxidant (free radical
scavenger) protecting cellular membranes
from oxidative damage or destruction..

** Inhibition of platelet aggregation

 Vitamin K
** Vitamin K has important role in coagulation
pathways, because it is a cofactor required for
the activity of several proteins: