Vitamins are vital for healthy body function. That’s why what we ingest every day is so important. There are 13 substances defined as “essential” and they usually have two names - a scientific name and a common name. So, for example, ascorbic acid is also vitamin c.
VITAMINS ARE GROUPED INTO 2 CATEGORIES, DEPENDING ON THEIR PROPERTIES:
Water-soluble vitamins
These aren’t stored in the body and must be consumed daily.
Fat-soluble vitamins
These are stored in the body, specifically the liver and adipose tissue - those lipid-rich cells that house energy.
Vitamins play multiple roles in our bodies, both at a cellular and molecular level, and are critical to everything from hormonal function to energy production.
So it’s essential to maintain our “vitamin capital” intact. Even with a balanced and varied diet, it can be necessary, especially during seasonal change, to recharge with vitamins.