Vitamin A - fat soluble
Used to maintain the skin,  mucous membranes  and prevent eye problems. Crucial for the maintenance of a healthy immune system, reproduction , growth and normal development.  Never take more vitamin (A) than the recommended   dosage, as too much can be toxic.  Usually taken as cod liver or other fish oil.

Beta carotene (Vitamin A)
A powerful antioxidant version of vitamin A, for skin, eyesight, immune system, beta/cartoon is said to neutralise the harmful effects of free radicals.  Beneficial to the body’s repair and growth process, many studies are taking place at present on the beneficial effects of beta carotene on those suffering from serious illnesses world

Vitamin D - fat soluble
The so called sunshine vitamin because the body can manufacture all it needs  when the skin is exposed to UVB rays in sunlight. It’s primary function is to regulate blood levels of calcium and phosphorus  helping to build strong bones and healthy teeth  and may slow the progress of osteoporosis.  The bodies ability to produce vitamin D declines with age so Vitamin D deficiency is common in older people.
In northern latitudes the suns rays are not strong enough to stimulate the production of vitamin D in winter and anyone living in the UK is likely to be affected. If you get good exposure to sunlight  during the summer you can store enough to see you through winter.  If you do not a supplement can help you during the winter months.

Vitamin E - fat soluble
Many ladies take vitamin (E), which acts as an antioxidant protecting against cellular damage.  Ladies on the pill and going through the menopause are often advised to increase their vitamin e, intake.  Helpful in maintaining a healthy heart, good circulation, a deficiency of vitamin e, can result in poor fragile red blood cells.  Useful in maintaining a healthy skin, vitamin e in high doses may affect people with diabetes and thyroid disorders.  If suffering from either of these disorders consult your doctor before taking vitamin E  .

Vitamin K - fat soluble
Promotes blood clotting and is used by surgeons to prevent blood loss during surgery, and bleeding problems in new born babies.  It also plays a protective role in bone health

so take your vitimins and stay healthy all day long.