Butter contains a number of fat soluble vitamins, vitamin a, d, e, b12 and k2. Vitamin a is present in an ample amount.
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Vitamins can be classified based on their solubility.
Most are water-soluble, meaning they dissolve in water. In contrast, the fat-soluble vitamins are similar to oil and do not dissolve in water.
Fat-soluble vitamins are most abundant in high-fat foods and are much better absorbed into your bloodstream when you eat them with fat.
There are four fat-soluble vitamins in the human diet:
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
This article provides a comprehensive overview of the fat-soluble vitamins, their health benefits, functions and main dietary sources.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A plays a key role in maintaining your vision. Without it, you would go blind.
Types
Vitamin A is not a single compound. Rather, it is a group of fat-soluble compounds collectively known as retinoids.
The most common dietary form of vitamin A is retinol. Other forms — retinal and retinoic acid — are found in the body, but absent or rare in foods.
Vitamin A2 (3,4-dehydroretinal) is an alternative, less active form found in freshwater fish (1