Hypervitaminosis

Question 1

What is hypervitaminosis?

Answer 1

When a diet with an excessive intake of vitamin A or D which accumulate in the liver to toxic levels

Question 2

Where are surplus fat-soluble vitamins stored in the body?

Answer 2

In the liver

Question 3

What fat-soluble vitamins cause hypervitaminosis?

Answer 3

A and D

Question 4

What increases one’s risk of hypervitaminosis?

Answer 4

When one is over-using dietary supplements such as cod liver oil

Question 5

What dietary supplement is a common cause of hypervitaminosis?

Answer 5

Cod liver oil is often misused for its benefits such as healthier hair and skin

Question 6

What are the two type of hypervitaminosis?

Answer 6

Hypervitaminosis A

Hypervitaminosis D

Question 7

What are the symptoms of hypervitaminosis A?

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Answer 7

Miscarriage
Birth defects
Bone pain
Enlarged liver

Question 8

What are the symptoms of hypervitaminosis D?

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Answer 8

Vomiting
Weight loss
Kidney damage
Death