Kvitamiineja

Kvitamiineja is a term that can appear in Finnish-language texts as a nonstandard spelling that resembles the plural form of vitamins but is not part of standard Finnish. The normative plural form in the partitive case is vitamiineja. Kvitamiineja may show up as a misspelling, a stylistic variant in informal writing, or as a brand name in advertising. In most contexts it should be treated as nonstandard or ambiguous.

Vitamins are organic micronutrients essential for normal metabolism, growth and health. They are required in small amounts and must be obtained from the diet since the body cannot always synthesize them in sufficient quantities. Vitamins are commonly categorized as fat-soluble (A, D, E, K) and water-soluble (the B vitamins and vitamin C). They occur naturally in fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products, meat, and fortified foods, and may be taken as dietary supplements when dietary intake is insufficient or when specific health conditions increase needs. Important considerations include possible interactions with medications, the potential for toxicity from excessive intake (notably with fat-soluble vitamins), and variability in requirements by age, sex, pregnancy, and health status.

In usage, the term Kvitamiineja is typically encountered only in nonstandard contexts or as a marketing label. See also vitamiini, vitamiineja, and vitamin.