Vitamin A Toxicity - Medtick

Vitamin A Toxicity

What is it?

Hypervitaminosis A (Too much Vitamin A in the body)


  • The recommended daily allowance (RDA) for vitamin A is 900 mcg and 700 mcg per day for men and women, respectively — which can be easily reached by following a whole-foods diet.
  • However, it’s important not to exceed the tolerable upper limit (UL) of 10,000 IU (3,000 mcg) for adults to prevent toxicity.

Healthline

Conditions and disease that cause toxicity

  • Taking too much Vitamin A supplements
  • Eating high source Vitamin A products such as liver

Medication

Signs & Symptoms that cause toxicity

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

Too much vitamin A can cause:

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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