Deficiencies of water-soluble vitamins generally take longer to develop than deficiencies of fat-soluble vitamins when intake from food is too low.

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Water-soluble vitamins (such as B vitamins and vitamin C) are not stored in large amounts in the body and are excreted in the urine when consumed in excess, leading to deficiencies developing more quickly if intake is too low. In contrast, fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E, and K) can be stored in the body's fat tissues, generally taking longer to develop deficiencies.

Deficiencies of Water-Soluble Vitamins Generally Take Longer to Develop Than