Why are vitamins water/fat soluble?

Vitamins are either water-soluble or fat-soluble. Water-soluble vitamins like B and C are excreted through the urinary tract, while fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K are stored in fat cells or the liver and excreted through the lymphatic system. Overdosing on fat-soluble vitamins can be toxic, as they are stored in the liver. […]

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