To determine:
Whether the statement is true or false.
Introduction:
Based on their solubility, vitamins are classified into two groups namely fat-soluble and water soluble vitamins. Among them, in fat-soluble vitamins, toxicities are likely to occur from supplements but rarely from food.
Answer to Problem 1RQ
Correct answer:
The given statement is true.
Explanation of Solution
Vitamin D is the most potentially toxic among fat soluble vitamins. High dose of vitamin D may bring on high blood calcium, nausea, fatigue, back pain, irregular heartbeat, and increased urination and thirst. Several reports of patients with high blood calcium have emerged as more and more people self-prescribe high dose vitamin D supplements in response to preliminary reports of potential health benefits.
A daily regimen of supplements and vitamin D-enriched foods increase the risk of vitamin D toxicity.
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