Vitamin A Toxicity

Vitamin A toxicity, or hypervitaminosis A, is a condition that occurs when the body accumulates excessive amounts of this vitamin, usually from prolonged and high intake through supplements.

Common symptoms: These may include headache, dryness of the skin and lips, fatigue, bone discomfort, or digestive problems.

Common causes: It is associated mainly with the unsupervised use of supplements over a long period, rather than with a regular diet.

Which specialist treats it? The clinical dietitian and the nutritionist are the right professionals to review dietary habits and supplement use. Before adding vitamin supplements, the most prudent thing is to discuss it with one of them for safe guidance.