Vitamin A is also fat-soluble, meaning that any amount not immediately needed by the body is absorbed and stored in fat tissue or the liver. If too much is stored, it can become toxic.
Is it possible to have too much vitamin A from food?
Yes, high intakes of some forms of vitamin A can be harmful. Getting too much preformed vitamin A (usually from supplements or certain medicines) can cause severe headache, blurred vision, nausea, dizziness, muscle aches, and problems with coordination.
Can you get vitamin A poisoning from food?
Consuming large amounts of carotenoids (which the body converts to vitamin A) in food does not cause toxicity because carotenoids are converted to vitamin A very slowly. Usually, no symptoms occur.
What is the most likely cause of vitamin A toxicity?
The most common cause of chronic vitamin A toxicity is the regular ingestion of over 100,000 IU daily, which is sometimes prescribed for dermatological conditions such as acne.
Can you get vitamin A toxicity from eating too many carrots?
Though uncommon, people do overdose on vitamin A; however, when it comes to eating carrots an overdose is impossible. Since they are known for benefiting eye health and vision, carrots are thought to be loaded with vitamin A, but they actually don't have any vitamin A in its active form.
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