The body needs many types of vitamins to stay healthy. One of these is Vitamin A. The body needs this vitamin for everything from eye health to boosting immunity. Many times people consume excess Vitamin A to increase it. But do you know that consuming it excessively can cause harm to you? Due to this, toxins start forming inside the body. In medical language, it is called hypervitaminosis A. Let us know about the harm caused by it. Dr. Himika Chawla Senior Consultant, Endocrinology and Diabetology, PSRI Hospital - Delhi is giving information about this.
Disadvantages of taking too much vitamin A
- Consuming too much Vitamin A can cause partial hair loss. Chapped lips and dry and rough skin may occur.
- Liver damage can occur due to excess Vitamin A. Liver injury or liver damage may occur.
- Taking high doses of Vitamin A can lead to severe headaches and weakness. Bone and joint pain is common. There may be a risk of fracture, especially in older people. There may be a lack of appetite in children.
- Women going through menopause should also consume Vitamin A in limited quantities. Because this increases the risk of osteoporosis.
- Excessive consumption of Vitamin A can cause irritability, headache, nausea and vomiting. It may cause blurred vision. This also hurts mental health.
How much vitamin A should be taken?
- An adult male needs 700 micrograms of vitamin A every day.
- A woman needs 600 micrograms of vitamin A throughout the day.
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