From the vitamins and , the number of vitamins that can be stored in our body is .

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From the vitamins  and , the number of vitamins that can be stored in our body is  .

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Classification of vitamins by solubility:

| Type | Vitamins | Stored in body? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat-soluble | A, D, E, K | Yes — stored in liver and adipose tissue |
| Water-soluble | B-group (B₁, B₂, B₆, B₁₂, etc.), C | Generally No — excreted in urine (except B₁₂) |

Special case — Vitamin B₁₂:
Vitamin B₁₂ (cyanocobalamin) is water-soluble but is stored in the liver for several years. It is an exception among water-soluble vitamins.

From the given list: A, B₁, B₆, B₁₂, C, D, E, K

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