The nine water-soluble vitamins play important roles in many body functions. Here’s how to get enough through food and supplements.

Medically reviewed by Leigh Weddle, PharmD If you're taking vitamins, you may wonder if certain supplements should be taken ...

Below, we break down the main types of vitamins you might take in supplement form, and the ideal times to take them, ...

Fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins Vitamins are either soluble, or dissolvable, in fat or water. We describe both types below: ...

Unlike fat-soluble vitamins, water-soluble vitamins don't get stored in the body; instead, they dissolve in water. They enter the bloodstream and are immediately absorbed into the tissues for use.

Water-soluble vitamins such as B-6, C, and folic acid are easily absorbed by the body. Your body uses the vitamins it needs and then excretes excess water-soluble vitamins in urine.

Water-soluble vitamins like B-6, C, and folic acid are easily absorbed by the body. Your body uses the vitamins it needs, then excretes excess water-soluble vitamins in urine.

Water-soluble vitamins are particularly vulnerable to cooking losses, as they can leach into cooking water and degrade when exposed to high temperatures for extended periods.

Vitamin B5 is a water-soluble vitamin from the B group of vitamins. It helps produce energy by breaking down fats and carbohydrates. Its benefits include promoting healthy skin, hair, eyes, and liver.

Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, isn’t just a popular supplement marketed to help people lose weight— it’s an essential water-soluble vitamin necessary for brain function, heart health ...

Only 4 vitamins are fat-soluble: A, D, E, and K. Learn how to meet recommended targets of these nutrients through your diet.