Praktické lekárnictvo 3/2024

Hypo/hypervitaminosis – part 1 – Water‑ soluble vitamins

This article summarizes current information about the function, source and bioavailability of individual hydrosoluble B-complex vitamins and vitamin C. Furthemore, it shows dietary reference values stated by European Food Safety Authority for adult population, lists hypovitaminosis high-risk groups and states potential complications that could arise from ingesting these compounds.

Keywords: vitamins, hypovitaminosis, hypervitaminosis, dietary reference values