toxicity Flashcards
1
Q
the most toxic vitamins are
A
D & A
2
Q
are carotenoids teratogenic
A
no
3
Q
which type of A leads to toxicity
A
preformed - retinol
4
Q
early s/s A toxicity
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headaches, nausea, vomiting
enlarged liver, hyperlipidaemia
joint pain
skin scaling, hair loss, excessive dryness
5
Q
longterm A toxicity
A
liver damage bone damage vomiting haemorrhage coma death
6
Q
more than 3300 mpg/day while pregnant =
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birth defects
7
Q
Tolerable upper intake A
A
3300 mcg/day adults (11,000 iu)
8
Q
Thiamin toxicity
A
Non-toxic
9
Q
is riboflavin toxic
A
no
10
Q
is niacin toxic
A
no
11
Q
is pantothenic acid toxic
A
no
12
Q
^10g/day pantothenic acid may cause
A
diarrhoea,
histamine
joint sensitivity
13
Q
is pyridoxine toxic
A
yes - 500mg/day = severe neurological effects
14
Q
at what levels could pyridoxine suppress lactation
A
^150mg/day
15
Q
what could longterm B6 & B12 cause
A
rosacea
