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A vitamin is an organic compound and an essential nutrient that an organism requires in limited amounts. They are required in small quantity by the body for the proper regulatory of the body.
Vitamins are broadly divided into two groups which are;
Fat-soluble vitamins and
Water-soluble vitamins
Fat-soluble vitamins
Fat soluble vitamins are those vitamins that dissolve completely in fat an example of the fat-soluble vitamin include;
- Vitamin A
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin needed in minute quantity by the body. It usually comes in varieties of color.
Functions of Vitamin -A in the body
-Helps to correct night blindness or any disease related to the eye.
-Vitamins A helps to keep the regulatory of the eye organs.
-Vitamin A improves good eye sight.
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF VITAMIN A
Chemical name; Retinol Retinal beta-Carotene
Formula ; C20H30O C20H28O C40H56
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF VITAMIN A
- Vitamin A color includes pale yellow or white
-Vitamin A has a solid texture
-Vitamin A could be dissolved in water
VITAMIN A FOOD SOURCES
Vitamin A food sources includes
- Fish
- Meat
- Carrot etc.
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