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Taking a large amount of this vitamin can be toxic because it accumulates in the liver?
Vitamin A
Where is most Vitamin A stored?
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin which means that it is stored in the liver. Vitamin A dosages should not exceed the recommended daily amount or they can be toxic to the body.
Why will megadoses of vitamin C not be toxic?
Megadoses of vitamin C are not toxic because the body can easily eliminate excess amounts through urine.
What fat-soluble vitamin is found in dairy products oily fish and liver?
That is vitamin D. Unfortunately, the amount of vitamin D is very less, than you can guess, in dairy products. The amount is very high in fish liver oil, at times, the amount may be toxic.
What two vitamins are most toxic?
Vitamin A & Vitamin D are most toxic, and also vitamin E is very toxic.
What fat soluble vitamin is found in dairy products oily fish and liver?
That is vitamin D. Unfortunately, the amount of vitamin D is very less, than you can guess, in dairy products. The amount is very high in fish liver oil, at times, the amount may be toxic.
What part of body do vitamin A keeps healthy?
vitamin A tends to be very good for the eyes and skin; lack of this vitamin leads to 'night blindness'; Good sources are of course, carrots and liver. Hope this helps; but a warning; too much of this vitamin is toxic.
Can cod liver oil be toxic?
It is possible to have too much of a good thing. That includes vitamin A. Cod liver oil is very high in Vitamin A- repeated heavy doses of it can produce Vitamin A poisoning. But a little can be a good thing.
Can animals be poisoned by liver?
Yes, if the liver is putrid it could poison an animal. Also the livers of some animals (eg that of a polar bear) contain so much vitamin A that if a human ate it (humans are animals) they would get vitamin A poisoning.
Is fox liver poisonous?
Yes, fox liver can be toxic to humans. It contains high levels of vitamin A, which can lead to hypervitaminosis A if consumed in large quantities. Additionally, foxes can carry parasites and diseases that may pose health risks if their liver is ingested. Therefore, it is not advisable to eat fox liver.
Why glutamate dehydrogenase synthesised only in liver?
Glutamate dehydrogenase is only synthesized in the liver because it would be toxic elsewhere in the body.
Is hydrochloric acid considered a vitamin?
No, it is very toxic, not a vitamin at all.
