Vitamins

Vitamins are organic substances that are needed in very minute quantities. They allow the body to carry out its normal activities, grow properly and stay healthy by preventing deficiency diseases. The vitamins were labelled A, B, C, D, E and K in order of their discovery. Vitamins B, C are know as water-soluble vitamins and vitamins A, D, E, and K are known as fat-soluble vitamins.